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Rhubarb Gin Drink
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Lavender + Rhubarb Gin Drink

Author: D. Durand Worthey

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounce gin
  • 1/2 tablespoon lavender syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon creme de Violette
  • 3 1/2 ounces tonic water
  • ice
  • rhubarb stalk for garnish
  • strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Into a cocktail mixing glass add a single plump ripe strawberry and two one-inch pieces of fresh rhubarb.
  • Using a muddler mash the strawberry and pieces of rhubarb to release the juices.
  • Add 1 cup of ice.
  • Add gin, lavender syrup, and the creme de Violette.
  • Using a long-handled cocktail bar spoon, give the mixture several turns.
  • Add the tonic water.
  • Strain the mixture into a chilled mojito style glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with stalks of rhubarb and slices of strawberry.
  • Serve.