Ouzo Cocktail

Refreshing ouzo and lavender cocktail.

Ingredients

• 50 ml ouzo Plomariou
• 1 lemon cut into two parts
• 20 ml lavender syrup
• 10-12 basil leaves (broadleaf)
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• For lavender syrup
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons sweet dried lavender

Directions

1. First prepare the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan pour the sugar and water and stir over low heat until the sugar is completely melted. The mixture should be hot but not boiling. Add the lavender and leave for a while to give its aromas to the mixture. Then strain the syrup and leave it to cool. Alternatively you can use ready-made commercial lavender syrup.
2. Put the lemon pieces and the basil leaves in the shaker and beat hard with a pestle (muddling method). Then add the ouzo and lavender syrup. Mix the mixture well and strain it twice (fine strain). Serve in a glass with crushed ice.
3. Finish your cocktail by decorating the glass with a sprig of lavender and a basil leaf.