Floral Infusion Gin & Tonic
Makes 2
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white sugar
½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 sprigs fresh thyme + extra to garnish
4 fresh lavender flowers + extra to garnish
2 tots (50ml) Bombay Sapphire Dry Gin
Serving suggestion:
Tonic water
Lemon slices
METHOD
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Combine the sugar, 1 cup water, blueberries and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice in a small pot over a medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
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Place the thyme and lavender in the pot and bring the sugar syrup to a simmer, stirring continuously.
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Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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Pour the syrup through a strainer to remove the thyme, lavender and blueberry skins. *Chef’s Tip: Sugar syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Combine the Bombay Sapphire Dry Gin and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a cocktail shaker (or jar) with a handful of ice and shake.
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Strain the gin and lemon juice mixture over ice in a glass and top with tonic water.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of purple syrup into each cocktail, allowing it to infuse, and garnish with a thin slice of lemon, a sprig of thyme, a lavender flower and ENJOY!