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.
Fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender for garnish
Blueberry Lavender Syrup Ingredients:
1/2cupfresh blueberries
1/2cupwater
1/2cupsugar
1tbspdried 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!