Lavender French 75 !!!

This is a perfect cocktail for the hot summer months ahead  ... and who doesn't like a hint of fragrance in their cocktail. Recipe via Love and Lemons

Lavender French 75

Ingredients

2-4 teaspoons lavender syrup, to taste
4 tablespoons gin
squeeze of lemon, to taste
4 tablespoons champagne
ice, if you're ingredients aren't already chilled
optional: sub sparkling water for champagne for a lighter cocktail 

Lavender simple syrup:

about 5-7 little fresh lavender flowers
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water 

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the ingredients for the lavender syrup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Stir as needed to keep the sugar from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
2. Transfer to a glass jar and let chill in the fridge. Strain out the lavender after 30-60 minutes and continue to let it chill. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
3. Mix all cocktail ingredients together & stir. Taste and adjust to your liking.

Notes

note: since the concentration of your lavender syrup may vary, I found that the best way to "measure" this was to pour just enough syrup until I could taste the floral note. (about 2 splashes)