Lavender Beet Collins

Lavender-infused vodka gives this Collins drink a refined flavor. Photo by Amy Robb.

Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

For lavender-infused vodka

1 (750-ml) bottle vodka

1 bunch fresh lavender

For the cocktail

2 ounces lavender-infused Stoli Gluten Free Vodka infused with fennel and red beet

1 ounce pressed lime

1 ounce simple syrup

Lime peel, for garnish

Instructions

To make lavender_infused vodka: Pour 1 bottle vodka over a bunch of fresh lavender. Store in a dark and cool place or in the refrigerator and steep for 2 weeks. Strain out lavender when ready to use.

To infuse the lavender vodka with fennel and red beet: Thiny slice fennel and red beet. Pour lavender vodka over fennel and red beet and store in refrigerator overnight.

To make cocktail: Shake all ingredients and strain over ice. Garnish with lime peel.