Love Movement

Brian Rashbaum, manager, Rooftop at The Providence G

The raw honey plus juniper botanicals in the Barr Hill Gin play on the palate with a subtle addition of lavender in this easy-sipping version of the classic sour.

June 05, 2018

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin
  • ½ ounce lavender simple syrup*
  • ½ ounce fresh-pressed lemon juice
  • Fresh lavender sprig, for garnish

Preparation

Combine gin, simple syrup and lemon juice in a bar tin filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender. Makes 1 cocktail.

Lavender Simple Syrup*

Place 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer to dissolve the sugar. Add 2 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) lavender blossoms, remove from stove and infuse for 1 hour, until cool. Fine-strain into a clean bottle and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin
  • ½ ounce lavender simple syrup*
  • ½ ounce fresh-pressed lemon juice
  • Fresh lavender sprig, for garnish
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