Lavender Infused Gin! A fabulous way to add a little floral note to your cocktails! If you're looking for Christmas Gift Ideas, this makes a lovely gift!
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Lavender Recipes!
Do you grow lavender? I love it, it's probably one of the most versatile herbs that I grow. First of all, it's gorgeous. I love the soft lavender blossoms as they sway in the breeze. They release their gentle fragrance. I would grow it for looks alone. But it turns out, I love using the lavender for cooking - Lavender Almond Biscotti anyone? And now, I love using it for alcohol! Alas, if you don't grow your own lavender, you can easily get some - Organic Culinary Lavender.
Lavender Infused Gin is so Easy!
I absolutely love infusing alcohols. Most of the work is done by time and not by me, and that, my friends, is my kind of task.
Lavender Infused Gin
The beauty of lavender infused gin is that very little work is done by anyone – me or father time! After searching the web, I found that recipes for infused gin ran the gamut from infusing in 4-5 hours to several days. I took it somewhere in the middle and settled on one day. One day! One day is all that is between you and this lovely aromatic gin.
Decant to a cute bottle and add a cute tag, like this chalkboard label or these craft star tags and you have a wonderful gift! You could also include my favorite infusion book Infuse: Oil, Spirit, Water.
Lavender Infused Gin
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons lavender dried, culinary
- 750 ml Gin bottle of
Instructions
- Add lavender to gin and allow to infuse for one day. Strain. Store in jar or cute bottle!
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Mari Krige says
Hi. I tried it, but there isnt really a lavender flavour. I removed the flowers from the stalks. And put that in for 24hours.
What is it that I could have done wrong.
Pam Greer says
I used dried lavender flowers which have a more intense aroma. If you're using fresh, try leaving it in for 3-4 days or even longer. Did your flowers have a good aroma? Some lavender is more flavorful than others too.
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
What a wonderful idea, two fabulous ingredients put together to make a delicious infusion. So easy too.
Demeter says
Such a wonderful flavor infusion! I already feel calmer just reading about it! 🙂
Deanna says
This sounds great! I can imagine the cocktails I can made with this infused gin! Cheers!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I've not grown lavender - but you sure are right, it is exquisite! And using it to infuse gin - why, this sounds marvelous!
Sara | Belly Rumbles says
I love infusing alcohol with aromatics. As you said it does all the work for you and your options are completely endless. Love the synergy between the lavender and gin, very old world.
Tammy says
I am so in love with this...this would make a beautiful drink for sure 😀
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I love lavender! The idea of putting it with gin is just brilliance!
Marye says
I love this so much! I am totally making it soon - thanks!
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says
I have never made anything with lavender before, let along infuse alcohol with it, but this sounds like the perfect thing to give it a try with!
Jenna says
Never thought of infusing alcohol with lavendar before. Might have to try this with some vodka!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I love to infuse my gin with different flavors, but have yet to try to lavender. I will have to do that!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
I have culinary lavender and the liquor store isn't far away - guess I have no excuse. (Nor do I want one - this sounds like an amazing combination.)
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I love gin and just happen to have some lavender! I must make this!!
grace says
lavender is one of my favorite colors and scents and i'm learning to appreciate its flavor too!
Catherine says
I've never heard of such a thing. Interesting!
xo C
dentistvschef says
Never known that lavender is edible for infusing liquor before...
sounds great ideas!
Sarah says
Pam, you are a clever girl. Bet you could sell out at a farmer's market. '-) Look forward to Lavender Week with each of you talented gals.
Mari @ Once Upon a Plate says
Yay Pam! So happy you joined us for Lavender Week, what a treat for all.
Lavender infused Gin? Oh, I'm all for that, and who knew it requires so little time?
You certainly know how to begin Lavender week on a happy note! Love your photos, too.
La Table De Nana says
Well done Pam!
Love the simplicity and purity of your post.The clear jars etc.. You ARE a novel READER!! And cook.
This is great for you.
Mary says
Hurray for Lavender Week~ and with a beverage to toast to it! Lavender infused gin sounds like it would make a perfect summertime cocktail too 🙂
Rattlebridge Farm says
Oh, what a great idea. I have 2 billion lavender buds just waiting to be tipsyfied! My 85-year old mom will love a bottle. So happy you could join the NB for lavender week!
a quiet life says
i love lavender, i love gin, I LOVE QUICK! this is so on the menu~
so gald you joined in this week, enjoy your pasty cline getaway 😉
Joanne says
It's a tough life infusing alcohol. But someone's gotta do it!