Thirsty Thursday - Lavender Infused Gin

I went to one of my most favorite places in Bellingham last night for a celebration with some colleagues from work. It’s called the Temple Bar. And if you live in Bellingham and have not gone, there is no excuse for you. Typically when I go with a friend we get the happy hour special which is a bottle of wine and a cheese plate for $15.00. It’s a screaming deal. But yesterday it was warm outside, the sun was shining and there was a cocktail special written on the chalk board outside called “The Herb Garden” which had lavender infused gin in it. And I couldn’t refuse it because I love lavender! It was so yummy!

I came to work very curious about how to make lavender infused gin, and it turns out it is super easy! So I’m going to try it. And plus lavender is totally in season right now.

Lavender infused Gin

-1 ½ teaspoons lavender
-1 (750-milliliter) bottle gin, such as Plymouth

Add lavender to gin and infuse for 1 day. Strain and use in cocktails where gin is called for. To make a delicious drink like the herb garden, pour 1 ½ shots of lavender infused gin over ice, add a squeeze of lemon, and top off with soda water. Add a sprig of lavender to beautify. It’s the perfect summer drink!