Description
Homemade margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice, tequila and homemade lavender simple syrup.
Ingredients
For the Lavender Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup culinary lavender pods
3/4 cup raw organic sugar
3 cups water
For the Lavender Margaritas:
Juice from 4 limes
3 parts tequila
2 parts lavender simple syrup
1 part Coitreau (orange liqueur)
Kosher Salt for the rim
Sprigs of lavender and lime wheels for garnish.
Instructions
For the Lavender Simple Syrup:
Heat lavender pods, sugar and water in a saucepan.
Boil for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cool slightly then pour through a strainer.
Transfer syrup to fridge until ready to use.
For the Lavender Margaritas:
Rim two glasses with lime juice and kosher salt.
Fill both glasses with ice.
Pour 1.5 part tequila into each glass.
Pour 1 part lavender simple syrup into each glass.
Pour in lime juice and splash of Cointreau.
Stir gently.
Garnish with springs of lavender and limes.
Cheers!
Keywords: Margarita, Lavender, Simple Syrup, Drinks, Tequila