Lavender Honey Cream

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Cocktail History

The Lavender Honey Cream is a spring cocktail that was created by H. Joseph Ehrmann in San Fransisco, California. The recipe starts with a base of botanical spirit, a unique liquor that is similar to a floral vodka or juniper-free gin, and it pairs the spirit with thick cream, two floral syrups, and frothy egg white. The result is a creamy drink that's reminiscent of a flowery sleep aid.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Botanical Spirit: This is a spirit made with rye, pear, rose, chamomile, lemon verbena, lavender, coriander, citrus peel, and alcohol.

Heavy Cream: This is a thick, high-fat milk product. I used Prairie Farms Dairy Heavy Whipping Cream.

Lavender Syrup: This is a sweetener made with lavender, sugar, citric acid, and water. I used Floral Elixir Company Lavender Elixir.

Honey Syrup: This is a sweetener made with honey and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.

Egg White: This is the clear liquid in an egg. I used fresh egg whites.

Dried Lavender Buds: This is the dried flower bud of a lavender plant.

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Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Pale white color

• Aroma: Lavender and cream

• Taste: Thick cream with strong honey and botanical notes

• Finish: Hints of lavender

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall's Take: "I wasn't sure what to expect of a flower and honey-sweetened cream drink, but it was surprisingly tasty! I tend to steer clear of dairy-heavy cocktails, so I don't know that I'd whip it up again for that reason, but if you like to indulge in a thick dessert drink, this is a great one for springtime. The lavender is barely there, making the honey the prominent flavor. The Lavender Honey Cream is a totally unique recipe that you'll have to try for yourself to get its full floral effect."

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Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Liquor.com, an online beverage publication.