Update my dinner status, I'm making this tonight.
Servings: 12 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 00 Active Time: 0 : 00
US/Metric: [convert to metric]
Ingredients
- 1 Vodka
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh or dried lavender buds
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (8–12 lemons depending on the size and juice content)
- 1 Ice
- 1 Fresh lavender sprigs (optional)
- 1 lemon thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 pint fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
- 1 Chilled sparkling wine or champagne
Preparation
1. Place an open bottle of vodka in freezer for at least 2 hours or until very cold and syrup-like. Chill 10 to 12 tall glasses, if desired.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine water, sugar, and lavender buds. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Cool rapidly by placing pan in a basin of iced water. Add lemon juice to cooled syrup. Strain to remove lavender; discard lavender.
3. Fill each chilled tall glass with ice and add 1 shot (3 tablespoons) of the cold vodka. Fill each glass about three-fourths full with lemonade syrup. Add lavender sprigs and lemon slices, if desired, and a few berries to each glass. Top each with sparkling wine. Stir the vodka drink to mix or leave as is to sip the layers. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
