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Classic Boulevardier

The Boulevardier is essentially a Negroni with whiskey replacing gin. It originated in the 1920s and is rich, bittersweet, and particularly well suited to cooler weather or after-dinner sipping.

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Refreshing Lavender Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe

Looking for a cocktail that will transport your taste buds to a fragrant garden on a warm summer evening? Look no further! This lavender gin fizz cocktail is a harmonious blend of lavender-infused simple syrup, tangy citrus, and sparkling effervescence. This recipe combines the soothing essence of lavender with the refreshing kick of a classic gin fizz, resulting in a truly delightful cocktail. Let’s dive into the details and create a drink that will impress your guests at any gathering.

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How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup: A Refreshing Twist for Your Drinks

Lavender, with its beautiful fragrance and delicate flavor, can elevate any recipe. One delightful way to incorporate lavender into your culinary repertoire is by making a homemade lavender simple syrup. This versatile syrup can be used to sweeten various beverages, from iced teas to cocktails. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the simple process of creating lavender simple syrup using just four ingredients: sugar, water, lavender buds, and a touch of fresh lemon juice. Let’s dive in!

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Basic Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe

Gin Fizz Cocktail

The classic gin fizz cocktail recipe.
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Course: Cocktails
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg white
  • club soda

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Collins glass

Method
 

  1. Mix gin, simple syrup, egg white, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and shake for about 15 seconds, without ice, to thoroughly incorporate all ingredients.
  2. Add ice cubes and shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into a collins glass and then top off the glass with club soda.

Notes

This is the basic gin fizz cocktail.  I generally don’t make mine with egg whites and use a rocks glass with a large cube of ice instead of a collins glass.  Most recipes online call for soda water, but you can use mineral water, seltzer water, or sparkling water (like LaCroix); all make a great cocktail.  Mineral water will give a slightly different flavor profile than seltzer water.
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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz rye
  • 3 dashes angostura bitters
  • 1 tsp water
  • ½ tsp simple syrup
  • orange peel

Equipment

  • rocks glass

Method
 

  1. Combine rye, bitters, water, and simple syrup in a rocks glass. Stir; do not shake. Add ice cube. Garnish with orange peel.
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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

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Course: Cocktails
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 sprigs mint leaves only
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 2½ oz bourbon

Equipment

  • rocks glass
  • cocktail muddler

Method
 

  1. Muddle leaves with simple syrup in rocks glass; add bourbon; fill with crushed ice. Stir & serve.
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Aperol Sour

Aperol Sour

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Course: Cocktails
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 oz simple sugar
Optional
  • 1 egg white

Equipment

  • Coupe glass
  • Cocktail shaker

Method
 

  1. Add Aperol, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with either a maraschino cherry, lemon slice, or lime slice.
If using egg white
  1. First add the egg white to the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Then add the liquor and follow recipe above.
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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

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Course: Cocktails
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz citrus vodka
  • ¾ oz Cointreau
  • ¾ oz lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ oz cranberry juice cocktail

Equipment

  • Coupe glass
  • Cocktail shaker

Method
 

  1. Add vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled.
  2. Strain cocktail into a couple glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge