Lavender Gimlet
This Lavender Gimlet is the perfect easy cocktail recipe! It combines gin, lime juice and lavender simple syrup for a well-balanced, flavorful cocktail anyone will enjoy.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 193kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 1 1 Quart Saucepan
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger Glass
Ingredients
For the Lavender Syrup
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 4 teaspoon Dried Lavender Flowers
For the Gimlet
- 2 Ounces Gin
- .75 Ounces Fresh Lime Juice
- .75 Ounces Lavender Simple Syrup
Instructions
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- In a 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and lavender flowers. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture boils, allow it to boil for 1 minute.1 Cup Sugar, 1 Cup Water, 4 teaspoon Dried Lavender Flowers
- Remove the syrup from heat and place a lid on the pot. Allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and pour the syrup into a container through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press the lavender flowers to squeeze and remaining syrup from them. Place a lid onto the container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Make the Gimlet
- Add the gin, lime juice and lavender syrup into a cocktail shaker that is filled with ice. Place the lid on and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.2 Ounces Gin, .75 Ounces Fresh Lime Juice, .75 Ounces Lavender Simple Syrup
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass, garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
Notes
Shake the cocktail for about 15 seconds for proper dilution! Your hands should feel very cold.
I serve this Lavender Gimlet straight up, which means without ice. But, it's also great over ice!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg