Lavender Sour
Offering a visually stunning and aromatic experience, the Lavender Sour is a refreshing yet sophisticated libation that intertwines the Empress 1908 Indigo Gin with the light accent of honey and the zing of fresh lemon. This cocktail is a refined expression of floral and citrus notes and epitomizes spring.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 egg white
2 oz (60 ml) Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
¾ oz (22 ml) Honey Cordial*
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 dashes lavender bitters
fresh or dry lavender flowers, for garnish
Instructions
- Place a coupe glass in freezer for 5 minutes. In a cocktail shaker, combine egg white, gin, Honey Cordial, lemon juice and lavender bitters. Shake without ice (dry shake) to emulsify ingredients. Add ice, shake vigorously and fine strain into chilled coupe. Garnish with lavender flowers.
- * To make Honey Cordial, in a small bowl, stir ⅓ cup (80 ml) boiling water and ⅔ cup (160 ml) honey. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1 cup (250 ml).