Lavender Flower and Mint Old Fashioned with a Twist of Lemon

As I mentioned in the Lavender Flower and Mint Syrup post below, this syrup makes a great addition to any cocktail. This is a delightful take on my favorite cocktail. It is spring in a glass - the freshness of the mint and lemon pairs wonderfully with the floral bitterness of the lavender, and let us not forget that lovely bite of the whiskey that I love so much. (This recipe is for a double…what can I say? I like a stiff drink!)

What You'll Need:

3 oz of your favorite whiskey (I love Four Roses)

2 tablespoons Lavender Flower and Mint Syrup

2-3 mint leaves

splash of fresh lemon juice

ice

1. Add the lemon juice and mint to the bottom of a cocktail glass. Using a spoon or muddler, muddle the mint and lemon. (To muddle just means to crush fruits and herbs together to release their oils and juices.)
2. Add the ice to the glass.
3. Pour the whiskey and syrup into the glass. Using a spoon, gently mix all ingredients together.
4. Next, take the lemon wedge you squeezed the juice from and run it along the lip of the glass. Do not squeeze the lemon as you do this.
5. Garnish with a few mint leaves, sit on your front porch and enjoy.