The Blueberry Lavender Collins is a delightful cocktail that blends the botanical notes of gin with a floral and fruity blueberry-lavender syrup, balanced by the tartness of lemon juice and the effervescence of soda water. Garnished with fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender, this cocktail is both elegant and refreshing, making it the perfect drink for any sophisticated gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce blueberry-lavender syrup recipe below
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender for garnish
- Blueberry Lavender Syrup Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp dried lavender buds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, sugar, and dried lavender buds.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the blueberries have broken down, about 10 minutes.
- Strain: Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
- Cool: Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cocktail Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, blueberry-lavender syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Top with Soda: Top off the glass with soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your Blueberry Lavender Collins!
Notes
Enjoy this floral and fruity Blueberry Lavender Collins, perfect for a sophisticated summer gathering or a relaxing evening!
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