The Victorian Recipe
vodka, lemon elixir, champagne, bolivar bitters, lavender, lemon oil
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Infusing the Lavender
Start by infusing the lavender into the vodka. Combine the vodka and lavender in a small jar, seal it tightly, and let it sit for about 30 minutes. After infusing, strain the mixture to remove the lavender.
- 2
Mixing the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine the infused vodka (2 oz), lemon elixir (1 oz), and Bolivar bitters (2 dashes). Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Serving the Drink
Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne (4 oz) and add a single drop of lemon oil on top for aroma.
- 4