Lavender-Vanilla Lemonade // Weekend Cocktail No. 21

This drink is delicate, sweet, and very refreshing. Making the lavender-vanilla simple syrup is an extra step worth taking. It's the perfect afternoon picnic cocktail.

Ingredients: 

Makes 6 servings 

• 8 lemons, juiced 

•1 cup vanilla sugar (get recipe

here

)

• 1 cup water 

• 3 tbls lavender buds 

• 2 cups Lillet Blanc 

• 1 cup vodka 

• 1 bottle sparkling water 

Directions: 

1. Squeeze the lemons into a pitcher. 2. In a small saucepan add the sugar, water, and lavender. Heat the water until the sugar is dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes; strain.  3.add the syrup to the lemon juice and then mix in the lillet and vodka. 4. Serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water.