lavender cranberry bellini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka (I prefer Tito’s)

• 1.5 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled

• 1 oz. lavender/cranberry simple syrup (or more, depending on your taste), chilled

• 1 oz lime juice

• 4 oz. prosecco (can use more or less, depending on your taste!)

• Frozen cranberries and lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine the cranberry juice and simple syrup and vodka in a shaker

2. Pour into a glass

3. Top with Prosecco on top of the other ingredients.

4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and lavender

5. Enjoy immediately.

Maple Cranberry Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 cup frozen cranberries

• 1 Tbsp culinary lavender

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, bring maple syrup and cranberries to a simmer over medium-high heat until berries begin to burst, about 5 minutes. Add in 1 tablespoon culinary lavender. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain and let cool. (Makes enough simple syrup for 12 cocktails.)