Lavender Dream Sour

Celebrate the essence of summer with this Lavender Dream Sour, a refreshing gin cocktail with a delightful floral twist. The sweet and tangy combination of lavender-infused syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of green chartreuse creates a dreamy concoction that is perfect for sipping on warm evenings. Topped with a sprinkle of lavender dust, this cocktail is a feast for the senses.

Lavender Dream Sour

A refreshing gin cocktail infused with lavender syrup and garnished with lavender dust, the Lavender Dream Sour is a delightful summer sip.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. dried lavender
  • A 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. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons lavender, and 1 cup water to create lavender syrup.
  2. Grind the remaining sugar, lavender, and a pinch of sea salt in a spice grinder until it forms lavender dust.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, vigorously shake together the gin, lemon juice, chartreuse, syrup, and egg white.
  4. Add ice to the shaker and shake again.
  5. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and garnish with the lavender dust.