Thursday, July 26, 2012

Mixology 101: Lavender Infused Vodka

Lavender marinating in vodka
Lavender infused vodka is silly simple and renders such a delightful taste that you'll find a way to incorporate the floral herb into every drink.

Step One: Purchase fresh lavender from your local farmer's market or buy a lavender plant to cultivate in your home.

My happy lavender plant
Step Two: Snap off a sprig, wash it, and put it in a jar with your favorite vodka to marinate over night.

Step Three: Strain the vodka into a martini shaker and make your favorite cocktail! Yes- it's this easy!!!


Lavender Martini: 2 ounces lavender vodka, 1/2 ounce Cointreau, 1 ounce pineapple juice, splash chambord

Lavender Sunset: 2 ounces lavender vodka, 1 ounce orange juice, 1 ounce cranberry juice, splash grenadine

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