Hello Darlings!
Happy Summer Solstice! The first day of summer is (finally)
upon us. Summer to me is playtime. Gorgeous weather, outdoor parties, grilling,
and fun drinks- everything about it just screams fun. I’ve always wished that
the ‘big kids’ aka adults with jobs could go on summer vacation just like we
all did in school. However, the next best thing is Friday at five o’clock when
the weekend starts. How better to celebrate than with a delicious cocktail?
A couple weeks ago when browsing Mr. and Mrs. P’s food blog,
I saw their super simple and incredibly delicious looking recipe for lavender simple syrup. Simple syrup to me just screams lemonade. I always use it in
lemonade to avoid those rouge, unmelted grains of sugar that add the unwanted
crunch to a fresh batch. I took lavender lemonade from weekday to weekend by
adding a kick with vodka. Let the party begin!
Ingredients to Make a Half-Gallon:
2 ½ Cups Water
2 Cups Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 Cups Lavender Simple Syrup (2 Cups sugar, 2 cups water, 6 tablespoons Lavender Flowers)
1 ½ Cups Vodka (I prefer Ketel One)
1. Make the simply syrup! Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, and 6 tablespoons lavender flowers in a saucepan on medium heat.
2. Meanwhile, juice your lemons. I like to roll each lemon
on the counter under my palm to help coax more juice out of each fruit, and
then use a citrus press to extract the most possible juice.
3. To make interesting ice cubes I fill an ice cube tray
halfway up with water and then let it freeze. When the ice is frozen add fresh
lavender flowers and small lemon wedges then fill the remaining space with
water and freeze again. This adds a fun twist to the drinks as the ice melts!
4. When the lavender simple syrup has boiled for five
minutes take it off the heat and let cool. Do not put your finger in the pot to
check the temperature. I know from experience it hurts! (Patience is not one of
my best qualities.)
5. Mix lemon juice, water, and vodka in a pitcher.
6. When the lavender simple syrup is cool, strain the liquid
into the pitcher. Mix well.
7. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh lavender flowers.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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