Lavender Gin Twist

Lavender Gin Twist

Spruce up your cocktail parties with this twist on a classic English drink. Here at Terre Bleu we love any opportunity to get friends and family together and bring out our inner bartender. The lavender and lemon brings a refreshing flavour to the gin with just enough sweetness to tickle your tastebuds. Impress all your guests with this flowery drink great for any occasion.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons gin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons lavender simple syrup
  • 2 cups prosecco

Method

Drink

  1. Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Divide mixture into 4 glasses
  2. Add prosecco to glasses, garnish with lemon and lavender spring. Enjoy!

Lavender simple syrup

 Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons Terre Bleu Dried culinary lavender bud
  • 2 cups sugar

Directions

  1. In small pot, bring water and lavender bud to a boil
  2. Stir in sugar until dissolves
  3. Simmer on low for 15 minutes
  4. Remove from heat and let sit in pot for at least 1 hour
  5. Strain lavender bud from syrup and store in bottle in fridge
  6. Keeps for about 1-2 weeks in refrigerator