Description
Lavender infused Gin stirred with Herbs de Provance infused French (Dry) Vermouth and dashes of Cointreau. Served up with orange twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail
- 2 ounces *Lavender-infused Fords Gin
- 1 1/4 ounces **Vermouth de Provence
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- 1 orange twist (for garnish)
Vermouth de Provence
- 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence
- 1 liter Noilly Prat dry vermouth
Lavender-infused Gin
- 2 tsp Dried Organic Lavender
- 1 liter Fords Gin
Instructions
Cocktail
- Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Vermouth de Provence
- Place all herbs in a small sauce pan on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of dry vermouth. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Let stand till cool. Add remaining vermouth
Lavender-infused Gin
- Place lavender in a small sauce pan. Add 2 cups of gin and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and allow to cool. Add remaining gin. Strain the mixture through a cheese cloth into a bottle and discard the lavender. Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
Notes
Tasting Notes
Dominant Flavors: lavender and juniper with orange on the nose
Body or Mouth feel: velvety mouth feel, high alcohol
Dryness: medium with sharp acidity from rosemary and thyme
Complexity: high
Accentuating or contrasting flavors: herbal contrast against soft lavender flavors
Finish: long herbal finish with a sharp orange oils
- Category: Cocktail