1. Pour the rum, shrub, and honey into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with lavender and a lime wheel.
(Recipe from Zacapa Rum 23)
It’s a very simple way to get nearly the same taste, though it’s important to note that many ‘lavender teas’ are not solely lavender. If you buy it in tea bag form, you might also get some green or black tea or other herbs like chamomile included in the mix. This is not necessarily a bad thing, it will only add to the flavor.
For a pure lavender experience, simply steep whole lavender buds in hot water using a mesh tea strainer or fill-your-own tea bag.
To make the lavender honey, brew 1 cup of lavender tea. Combine this with 1 cup honey and stir until well mixed.
When your shrub is done, you will be ready to mix up the Daiquiri-ease. You can also use it in other cocktails to add an interesting twist. Any shrub can be enjoyed on its own as well and this one is fantastic with club soda or ginger ale.
1. In a jar with a tight-sealing lid, place 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries into 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar.
2. Cover, shake well and let sit for 2 days. Give the jar a good shake at least once a day.
3. Taste the shrub and infuse for longer if needed and until you get your ideal blueberry flavor. Once that is done, strain out the berries.
4. Place the shrub into a small saucepan and gently heat (do not boil).
5. Turn off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of agave nectar, mixing well. Taste and add more nectar if you like though keep in mind that you do want a certain amount of bitterness.
6. Allow the shrub to cool and store in a well-sealed bottle.
