Lavender Tom Collins

Lavender brings some yummy sophistication to the classic Tom Collins. You can make your own Collins mix with soda and lavender simple syrup, or try this quick work-around. The flavor will slowly melt, giving the perfect hint of lavender!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 maraschino cherries
• 2 fluid ounces gin
• 12 lavender flowers
• 6 fluid ounces Collins mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lavender flowers in an empty ice cube tray; pour boiling water over flowers. Place ice cube tray in the refrigerator to cool, about 15 minutes. Transfer to freezer and freeze until solid, about 3 hours.

Step 2

Fill a glass with ice. Pour Collins mix and gin over ice; stir. Top drink with a lavender ice cube and garnish with maraschino cherries.