Lavender Cranberry Sparkler
Summary
| Yield | |
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| Source | Recipe from: The Lavender Cookbook, by Sharon Shipley |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Recipes | Drinks |
Description
A yummy twist on the typical cranberry cooler.
Ingredients
| 4 | Cup | cranberry juice cocktail |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | sugar |
| 2 | Cup | lime-flavored sparkling mineral water |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | lavender syrup (recipe below) |
| 3 | Tablespoon | lime juice (fresh) |
Instructions
In a pitcher, combine the juice, lavender syrup, sugar, and lime juice. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add mineral water just before serving.
Lavender Syrup
Makes 1 ¾ cups
1 cup water
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
1 small strip of lemon zest
In a small saucepan, boil the water and sugar for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the lavender and lemon zest. Steep for 20 minutes. Strain into a container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate until needed.
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