Lavender Infused Gin! A fabulous way to add a little floral note to your cocktails!
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Lavender Infused Gin
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.
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.
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.
I’ll update this post later with a yummy recipe to use your newly infused lavender gin!
Lavender Infused Gin for The Novel Bakers Lavender Week!
This Lavender Infused Gin is so easy and ready in one day!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lavender dried, culinary
- 750 ml Gin bottle of
Instructions
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Add lavender to gin and allow to infuse for one day. Strain. Store in jar or cute bottle!
That’s it! Seriously. I decanted mine into a canning jar and let it sit on my counter overnight. I then strained it back into a bottle and added a cute tag.
I am so in love with this…this would make a beautiful drink for sure 😀
I love lavender! The idea of putting it with gin is just brilliance!
I love this so much! I am totally making it soon – thanks!
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!
Never thought of infusing alcohol with lavendar before. Might have to try this with some vodka!
I love to infuse my gin with different flavors, but have yet to try to lavender. I will have to do that!
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.)
I love gin and just happen to have some lavender! I must make this!!
lavender is one of my favorite colors and scents and i’m learning to appreciate its flavor too!
I’ve never heard of such a thing. Interesting!
xo C
Never known that lavender is edible for infusing liquor before…
sounds great ideas!
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 😉
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.
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.
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.
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 🙂
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!
It’s a tough life infusing alcohol. But someone’s gotta do it!