Ginger Lavender Vodka Slush
By KitchenAid
Ginger Lavender Vodka Slush
By KitchenAid
Yield/Serves:
Makes 6 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups super fine sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 6 cups ice
- ½ cup vodka
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint
In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ginger and lavender. Let sit 1 hour. Strain lavender and ginger from syrup and set aside until ready to use. Note: this may be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Place ice in blender. Pulse on setting 2 (chop) 6 to 8 times. Add vodka, lemon juice, 1/3 cup lavender-ginger syrup and mint. Blend on setting 5 (liquefy) for 1 minute. Serve immediately with fresh lavender sprigs, if desired.
Place ice in blender. Pulse on setting 2 (chop) 6 to 8 times. Add vodka, lemon juice, 1/3 cup lavender-ginger syrup and mint. Blend on setting 5 (liquefy) for 1 minute. Serve immediately with fresh lavender sprigs, if desired.