Blueberry Lavender Martini

A FRIGHTENINGLY GOOD COCKTAIL RECIPE FOR HALLOWEEN

Adapted from: blog.potterybarn.com

For the blueberry lavender simple syrup:
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• 1 C water
• 1 C sugar
• 2 T culinary lavender
• 1 C blueberries

Put all ingredients over medium high heat until the blueberries start to burst and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat to cool. Makes 11 oz of simple syrup

​For the martini:

1. 2 oz vodka
2. 2 oz simple syrup
3. Lavender Bitters (recipe below)
   
4. Crushed Ice
   
5. Mix 2 oz vodka and 2 oz simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Add lavender bitters and fresh lavender sprigs to finish.

Lavender Bitters Recipe:

• 3/4 cup dried lavender
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Zest of 1/2 an orange
• 1 teaspoon vanilla corn syrup
• 5 cloves
• 8 ounces vodka (preferably 100 proof)
• Infusing vessel of choice (make sure it has a tight-fitting lid)
• Fine mesh strainer

Wash and dry the orange. Peel the zest off with a vegetable peeler or paring knife, making sure to get the top layer only, not the bitter white pith. Place lavender, ginger, cloves, orange peel and vanilla corn syrup into your infusing vessel. Pour vodka over top and seal tightly. Let the bitters steep for 2 weeks, shaking every 2 days to distribute flavors evenly.
Place strainer over a bowl. Pour the lavender bitters over the strainer to remove the solid pieces and stop the steeping process. Pour the bitters back into your infusing vessel and seal to store. Use an eyedropper to measure out small quantities for mixing.

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