They say you never forget your first … I remember it vividly, we had just arrived into Brazil from Argentina and were weary, hungry and thirsty. Eagerly we each ordered Brazil’s national drink, a Caipirinha. The bartender warned us to ease into the drink … huh? Ease into it? One sip and I knew exactly what he meant! The burn is something I will never forget! I also vaguely remember vowing never to have another! Funny thing though … they start to grow on you 😉
I’ve shared before how my love of lemon as grown over the years, lemon in water, lemon desserts and lemony Friday night sips like lemon drops, limoncello, and now this Lavender Lemon Martini.
I knew the moment I took a cutting from my parents lavender bush, I wanted to use it in a cocktail. A simple lavender infused syrup pairs perfectly with a tart lemonade. Refreshing and with only three ingredients, so easy to make. Be warned though, these go down really easy – perfect for a long weekend 😉 Happy Friday Friends!
Happy Friday Friends! Gray skies and never ending rain won’t put a damper on my weekend festivities! Kicking things off with this bright summery Strawberry Thyme Cocktail that combines a simple strawberry syrup with earthy thyme leaves.
Have you tried making your own syrups? I’ve been doing it for a while now and absolutely love it! They are simple to make and can be used in a variety of ways – over ice cream, pancakes or waffles, in oatmeal, with plain soda water and anywhere else you’d like to add a bit of sweetness. Bottled up and tied with ribbon, they make a lovely hostess gift. Enjoy!
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