Cocktails Summer Gin Cocktail Prep: 20 mins Cook: 5 minsServings: 1This light cocktail is inspired by the herb garden. And the lavender simple syrup in this drink is irresistible and perfectly compliments the herbal notes from both the cucumber and the gin.IngredientsCOCKTAIL 1 jigger (1 ½ oz.) gin (we love The Botanist) ½ oz. Martini Bianco ⅔ oz. lavender simple syrup ½ oz. fresh lemon juice 1 organic medium size cucumber, thinly sliced Healthy dash peach bitters Lots of ice Sparkling waterLAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP 1 cup water 1 cup organic raw sugar 3 Tbsp. dried culinary lavender*Choose organic whenever possible Nutritional InfoNutrition InfoPerServingDaily%Calories97849%Fat (g)00%Saturated Fat (g)00%Carbohydrates (g)22475%Protein (g)23%Sugars (g)2180%Fiber (g)15%PreparationView As SlideshowCOCKTAIL Thinly slice cucumber and add to tall glass so that bottom of glass is full of cucumbers. Add gin, Martini Bianco, lavender syrup, lemon juice and peach bitters. Fill glass with ice cubes and top with sparkling water until the glass is full.LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool then add the lavender. Refrigerate overnight then strain out lavender buds. Store in fridge.TipGarnish with a sprig of lavender.print TAGS: Cucumber, Gin, Lavender, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Peach Bitters, VermouthShare this:Related Recipes Mango Yogurt Daquiri Le Crantini The Bloodiest Mary Gin Berry Bloom Apricot-Mango Mimosa Turmerique Rosemary Infused Picante Cocktail Rhubarb Mint Cocktail