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Lavender Gin and Tonic
A twist on a classic and simple drink, the gin and tonic with lavender simple syrup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Drinks
Cuisine:
North American , Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
Lavender Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender
Lavender Gin and Tonic
- ½ oz lavender simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz tonic water, (fever-tree mediterranean works well)
- Fresh lavender bud and lime wedge, (to serve)
Instructions
- To make the lavender simple syrup, add the water, sugar, and dried lavender to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then, using a mesh sieve, strain into a jar and let cool.
- To prepare the cocktail, add ice to a collins glass and pour in the lavender simple syrup, gin, and tonic. Give it a stir and garnish with fresh lavender and lime.
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Notes
- This recipe makes more simple syrup than needed for 1 drink, it will stay good in the fridge for several weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.