Blossoming Twilight

Name: Blossoming Twilight
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz lemon juice; 1 oz lavender syrup; 2-3 thin slices of cucumber; 1/4 oz elderflower liqueur; to top up sparkling water; for garnish lavender sprig; for garnish lemon twist; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers

Floral lavender gin cocktail with cucumber and lemon

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

10%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

19g*

Ingredients:

gin

lemon juice

lavender syrup

thin slices of cucumber

dried lavender flowers

AI Request:Spring cocktail that is floral

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Embrace the vibrant essence of spring with Blossoming Twilight, a cocktail that marries the floral delicacy of lavender with the crisp freshness of cucumber and the zesty brightness of lemon. This sophisticated drink is a visual and sensory delight, perfect for evenings when the air is filled with the promise of warmer days. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin (preferably a botanical one) - 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 1 oz Lavender Syrup* - 2-3 Thin slices of Cucumber - 1/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur - Sparkling Water to top up - Fresh Lavender Sprig and Lemon Twist for garnish *Lavender Syrup: - 1/2 cup Water - 1/2 cup Sugar - 1 Tbsp Dried Lavender Flowers Instructions for Lavender Syrup: 1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. 2. Stir in the dried lavender flowers, remove from heat, and let steep for 20-30 minutes. 3. Strain the mixture, discarding the lavender. Let the syrup cool before using. Cocktail Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices with lavender syrup to release their flavors. 2. Add the gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Double strain into a highball glass filled with ice, ensuring no cucumber bits make it through. 4. Top up with sparkling water. Gently stir to integrate. 5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender and a twist of lemon peel. Serve in a highball glass to showcase the beautiful clarity and effervescence of this springtime cocktail, allowing the garnishes to hint at the floral and citrus notes awaiting the sipper. Blossoming Twilight is not just a drink; it's a celebration of the season's renewal and beauty.

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