To use loose leaf tea, substitute ½ teaspoon per bag.
Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
1
bag strong black tea (such as Lipton)
½
cup sugar
½
teaspoon dried lavender, lightly crushed
1½
cups vodka
¾
cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon wheels (for serving)
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring ½ cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add tea. Let steep 4 minutes. Discard tea bag. Add sugar and lavender; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool. Strain syrup into a pitcher and chill until cold. Add vodka, lemon juice, and 1 cup water and chill again until cold. To serve, divide among ice-filled rocks glasses; garnish with lemon wheels.
Step 2
Do Ahead: Syrup can be made 4 days ahead; keep chilled. Cocktail can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled.