Lavender-Vanilla Lemonade // Weekend Cocktail No. 21
This drink is delicate, sweet, and very refreshing. Making the lavender-vanilla simple syrup is an extra step worth taking. It's the perfect afternoon picnic cocktail.
Ingredients:
Makes 6 servings
• 8 lemons, juiced
•1 cup vanilla sugar (get recipe
)
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbls lavender buds
• 2 cups Lillet Blanc
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 bottle sparkling water
Directions:
1. Squeeze the lemons into a pitcher. 2. In a small saucepan add the sugar, water, and lavender. Heat the water until the sugar is dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes; strain. 3.add the syrup to the lemon juice and then mix in the lillet and vodka. 4. Serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water.