Lavender Lush – Apricot Lavender Sour
Sip on a luscious blend of apricot, lavender and citrus in this sour. You can use a base of whiskey or gin, but I think it’s best with whiskey, of course. Some lavender bitters and apricot brandy make this simple cocktail easy to make, but fancy to drink.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz rye whiskey
- ¾ oz Apricot brandy
- ½ oz lavender simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz aquafaba or one egg white (optional)
- 8 drops lavender bitters
- Garnish: fresh apricot slices and/or lavender sprig
Instructions
- Combine whiskey, apricot brandy, lavender simple, lemon juice, bitters and aquafaba (if using) in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously – at least 30 seconds, and 60 if you can stand it. Double strain the cocktail into a chilled couple glass and garnish with a sprig of lavender or a bit of apricot.
Notes
** Lavender simple: Brew 2 tablespoons of lavender with 1 cup of water. Steep and let cool. Strain, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until combined. Store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Great in homemade lemonade, any whiskey sour, added to a champagne cocktail/mimosa, mixed in a refreshing mule or in added to a vodka tonic.
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