Lavender Whiskey Sour Cocktail

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

Whiskey Sour
ice cubes
2 ounces whiskey
1 tablespoon Lavender Sour Syrup (see below)
1 fresh lavender sprig for garnish

Lavender Sour Syrup
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dried lavender
freshly squeezed lemon juice

directions

For Cocktail: Fill an 8-ounce glass with ice, then pour over whiskey. Fill with lavender sour syrup and stir to combine. Garnish with lavender sprig and serve immediately.

For Lavender Sour Syrup: Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low and add lavender. Cover and let steep 15 minutes.

Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add lemon juice to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Recipe Source: Martha Stewart