While scouring through different Instagram pages, I came across this magnificent looking summer cocktail.  I adapted the recipe because we are a vodka household, not gin (even though a crisp Gin & Tonic seems appropriate at times!).  Feel free to substitute in the gin, if you are of that persuasion!

Let me tell you a little about Lavender…I have been seeing a whole bunch of recipes using lavender and I wondered what the appeal was.  So I purchased some lavender and made this simple syrup and I have to tell you that I really like it!!  First, let me give you a tip:  be sure to get culinary lavender.  Second, a little goes a very long way!  Be careful not to overdo it or it will taste like you are eating perfume!

Having said that, there are so many interesting recipes to try.  Coming soon, I will have a coffee drink that is infused with lavender.  I may also try a no-churn ice cream.  Why?  “Why not?” is more the question!!

Happy infusing!!