Maralyn and I meet with a small group of writers when she is visiting on Longboat Key, Florida. The last time we enjoyed lavender lemonade and shortbread cookies infused with fresh French lavender. We indulged and then posted the unique recipes on this website. I came up with this new drink for our next gathering in the island sun. Keep tasting to achieve desired results. Absolutely delicious, even before adding the vodka.
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Lavender Lemon Drop
Ingredients
1 part lavender tea  (add fresh lavender to your tea, steep and strain)
1/2-1 part sweetened lemon juice
1/2-1 part Absolute Citron
sugar for rim of glass
Method
Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with lemon juice, then sugar.
Mix the juice, vodka and tea.
Pour into chilled glasses.
Garnish with a lemon wheel or sprigs of fresh lavender if desired.
Maralyn
Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.