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Lavender Lemonade Cocktail

A tall glass of purple and yellow cocktail with lemon slices, ice, and a lavender sprig, placed beside bottles of Empress gin and lavender syrup.
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A pretty lavender lemonade cocktail made with fresh lemon, lavender syrup, soda water, and a float of Empress gin. Layered for a gorgeous ombre effect.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

  • 1 ounce lavender syrup
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • 2-3 lemon wheels
  • Sparkling water
  • 2 ounces Empress 1908 gin see notes
  • Lavender flower to garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour in the lavender syrup and lemon juice, then place a few lemon wheels in the glass. Fill the glass with sparkling water, leaving a ½ inch space at the top. Gently stir.
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  2. Slowly pour the gin into the glass over the back of a spoon so it floats on top. Add a straw and garnish with a lavender flower.
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Notes

If you are using a clear gin, you can simply mix it in rather than float it on top.

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Author: Kristen Stevens
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