Lavender Grapefruit G&T
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. Bombay Sapphire
- 3 oz. premium tonic water
- 2 lavender sprigs, for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. lavender buds
- ½ oz. lavender syrup
- ½ oz. cup water
- ½ oz. cup sugar
- ¼ red grapefruit, plus ½ wheel for serving
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the sugar and ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and transfer into a heatproof container. Add the lavender buds. Let cool to room temperature then transfer to the refrigerator. Strain the simple syrup into another container; discard solids.
- Add lavender syrup to the balloon glass and ¼ of a grapefruit with the peel on. Muddle gently to release juice. Next, add the Bombay Sapphire Gin.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour in the tonic. Garnish with a grapefruit and lavender blossoms. Lastly, smile and look at what you have made and enjoy!