Lavender Spark Sour

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this Lavender Spark Sour. A delightful, floral gin cocktail sweetened with homemade lavender syrup and topped with a sprinkle of lavender dust, this drink is perfect for warm evenings on the patio or as a refreshing sip at a garden party.

Lavender Spark Sour

A delightful, floral gin cocktail sweetened with homemade lavender syrup and garnished with lavender dust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. dried lavender
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 1/2 oz. dry gin (preferably Portobello Road)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz. green chartreuse
  • 1/2 oz. lavender syrup
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. To make the lavender syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of lavender, and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. For the lavender dust, combine the remaining sugar, lavender, and a pinch of sea salt in a spice grinder. Grind until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, green chartreuse, lavender syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously, then add ice and shake again.
  4. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and garnish with a sprinkle of lavender dust.