Lavender No. 9

 

INGREDIENTS :

Cocktail:

1 ½ oz Waterloo No. 9 Gin

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1 oz honey lavender simple syrup

½ oz aperol

lemon wheel, for garnish

lavender sprigs, for garnish

Honey Lavender Simple Syrup:

½ C water

½ C honey

5 sprigs of lavender

METHOD :

To make the honey lavender simple syrup, heat a small pot on medium to high heat. Add the honey and water. Stir until honey is dissolved, then add the lavender. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for five minutes. Strain and let cool to room temperature.

To make the cocktail, add all ingredients to the shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with lavender sprigs and a lemon wheel. Cin Cin!

 
Waterloo AntiqueWhitney Boyer