Lavender Hibiscus Sour
Ingredients
- 4 sprigs lavender
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. dried hibiscus flowers
- Gin
- Eggs
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Fresh lavender buds and/or sprigs, for garnish
Directions
To a small sauce pot add the lavender sprigs, water, sugar and hibiscus. Bring to a simmer over medium and cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain through and fine mesh strainer into a jar or glass.
To make 1 cocktail, add 1 ounce lavender hibiscus simple syrup to a cocktail shaker along with 2 ounces gin, 1 egg white, .5 ounces lemon juice and 1/4 cup ice. Vigorously shake for 30 seconds then strain into a coup glass.
Garnish with a lavender bud.
Recipe Courtesy of Megan Mitchell
Paid Partnership with Bonnie Plants