A welcome contribution to Looka!'s "Cocktail of the Day" feature from Malika Henderson, who describes this long drink as "a perfect summer drink".
1 ounce lavender syrupMalika and Catherine publish a quarterly newsletter called "Food Notes and Stories" which looks really good. You can see what it's all about, including excerpts, on their site. I might just have to become a subscriber.
Juice of one lemon
1-1/2 ounces vodka
Sparkling water
IceTo make the lavender syrup: bring 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and the zest of one lemon to a boil; remove from heat, then add 1 cup lavender blossoms. Let steep overnight, then strain and bottle.
Fill a highball glass with ice, add the syrup, lemon juice and vodka, then top with sparkling water. You may leave out the vodka to make it nonalcoholic, and it's also great with white rum instead of vodka (I'd try it with gin, too). I'd also try it with a syrup made from rose geranium leaves instead of lavender blossoms; I love rose geranium syrup!
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