LOVE NOTE

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Here’s a sexy drink to serve in a classy champagne flute. Just a hint of lavender gives it a soothing aroma while the bubbles tickle your nose. —DARREN

½ ounce Lavender Vodka

¼ ounce grapefruit juice

⅛ ounce Lavender Syrup

4 ounces Prosecco

Pour the infused vodka, grapefruit juice, and lavender syrup in a flute (champagne) glass. Top with Prosecco.

Lavender Vodka

12 ounces vodka

1 sprig lavender flowers (½ tablespoon)

1 grapefruit swath

Seal in a Mason jar for 12 to 24 hours.

Lavender Syrup

MIX WITH BUBBLY WATER FOR A LAVENDER SODA!

1 cup water

1 cup organic cane sugar

4 sprigs lavender flowers (2 tablespoons)

Simmer in a saucepot until the syrup thickens (8 to 10 minutes), then strain and cool.