Lavender is one of my favorite herbs and it is amazing when paired with a balanced, fully aromatic gin like Bombay Sapphire. It was those two ingredients that inspired me to create this simple variation of the Martini. Basically, all of the Martini ingredients are there, but it is enhanced with a fresh summertime fragrance and a little sweetness via homemade lavender syrup, which has become a staple in my bar.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- sprig of lavender for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender.
