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The Zen Fizz

By Jay Santangelo
The Lavender Lemongrass Ginger Syrup in this drink is a fragrant and floral simple syrup, perfect for cocktails, teas, and lemonades.
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Ingredients
  

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces nonalcoholic (NA) gin
  • 1 ounce Lavender Lemongrass Ginger Syrup (recipe follows)
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ounces lemon ginger tea, brewed and chilled (we use Six Depot’s)
  • Lemon twist and lavender sprig for garnish

Lavender Lemongrass Ginger Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar (granulated or cane)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
  • 3 stalks fresh lemongrass (outer skins removed, stalks bruised to release oils, then chopped into small pieces)
  • 1 (2-inch) ginger piece (peeled and sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice, NA gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and lemon ginger tea. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of lavender. Sip, savor, and welcome spring!
  • For a sparkling version, top with club soda or any NA sparkling wine. To make with booze, substitute regular spirit/sparkling wine for NA.

For the Lavender Lemongrass Ginger Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Add the dried lavender, lemongrass, and ginger, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender, lemongrass and ginger. Let the syrup cool, then transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Tip: For a deeper floral note, let the ingredients steep longer before straining. You can also add a splash of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor!