Boysenberry Lavender Pink Lemon Drops

Boysenberry Pink Lemon Drop | Deco Tartelette

Boysenberry Pink Lemon Drop | Deco Tartelette

Dahlias | Deco Tartelette

Boysenberry Pink Lemon Drop via Deco Tartelette

I have been on a cocktail kick as of late...with the warm, summer weather, what better way to end your day than by lounging on the porch, freshly-shaken libation in hand?Have you tried any of our cocktail recipes? We have nearly 50 recipes to date!My Boysenberry Lavender Pink Lemon Drop is an absolute gem! Perfect for any summer gathering...serve this weekend to celebrate the fourth and you are in for a treat! The color from the addition of just 1/2 of a boysenberry is spectacular...I hope you enjoy!Cheers!Boysenberry Lavender Pink Lemon DropsFor each cocktail…Ingredients:2 tablespoons lavender simple syrup (recipe below)3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed organic pink lemon juice2 ounces vodka (this cocktail is also delicious with whiskey)Handful of ice1/2 of 1 organic boysenberryDirections:Place simple syrup, pink lemon juice, vodka, 1/2 of a boysenberry and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass of your choice. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of lavender sugar.Lavender Simple SyrupIngredients:1 cup lavender sugar1/2 cup filtered waterDirections:Place lavender sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store the syrup in a ball jar in the fridge…use within one week.Photography + Recipe by Cassie Winslow