Mother’s Day is a special celebration to honor all mothers and motherhood. Together, let’s honor the women who raised us + all the mothers who sacrificed for their children.
Make her day special! Smash + fizz with a crispy white sangria + the fragrance of fresh herbal lavender from the garden.
YOU’LL NEED:
1 750mL bottle pinot grigio
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup grand marnier
2 cups club soda (whatever flavor you’d like)
1/3 to 1/2 cup lavender (syrup recipe below)
1 pint of strawberries sliced
1 10-ounce bag frozen peaches
Lavender Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
2 sprigs fresh lavender from the garden
TO MAKE:
Lavender Simple Syrup:
Place the sugar, water + lavender in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat + set the saucepan aside. Let it cool completely. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender. Store in a sealed container in the fridge!
Now, add the strawberries + frozen peaches to the bottom of a pitcher. Pour your wine + brandy + grand marnier + lavender syrup (start with 1/3 cup, taste and add more if you want) and club soda over top and stir. This tastes great when it sits in the fridge and “marinates” for a bit. But, you can also serve it right away and enjoy!
Want fresh lavender right at your fingertips? Stop by GSCO + grab some for your garden and maybe a cocktail too!
*Recipe from howsweeteats.com