Buzzed in the Garden: A Gin Highball

• 1 1/2 ozgin
• 1 ozlavender syrup
• 1/2 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/2 ozEarl Grey syrup
• 3 dasheslavender bitters
•  tonic water, to top

Preparation

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   Add all of the ingredients, except the tonic water, to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with a splash of tonic. Garnish. Lavender SyrupIn a large pot, add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in 1 cup of sugar. Stir until most of it is dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of dried lavender and stir. (It’s important not to add the lavender when the water is boiling. You don’t want the syrup to have a burnt taste.) Strain with a fine strainer or cheese cloth into an airtight container. Allow to cool before sealing and storing in the refrigerator where it will keep for 2 weeks. Earl Grey SyrupSteep Earl Grey Tea to make 1 cup. Add 1/2 cup of sugar while still hot. Stir until dissolved. Allow to cool before sealing in a container and storing in the refrigerator where it will keep for 2 weeks.