Strawberry Lavender Spritzer

Submitted by megc on

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Inspired by Kate's posting on lavender, I came across this in my travels, a strawberry lavender spritzer!  Looks refreshing on a hot day (this weekend may bring us warmer weather).

1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh lavender buds
• 3 cups white wine (or one 750 ml bottle)
• 4 cups mineral water
• 4 to 6 fresh lavender sprigs
• 4 to 6 fresh strawberries

In a blender or food processor, blend the orange juice, 1 cup of strawberries, and lavender flowers. Transfer to a jug or bowl.

Pour wine over the blended mixture and allow to steep for 30 minutes; then strain into a punch bowl, discarding solids.

To serve, fill a wineglass half full with this flavored wine and top with mineral water. Garnish with a sprig of lavender and a strawberry.

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Wow, thanks for the timely

Submitted by Threemoons on

Wow, thanks for the timely recipe!

Culinary guess: I betcha dollars to donuts that this would be delicious done without the OJ and done with a very dry green white wine and TONIC water also--sharp, herby, and floral, almost like a St. Germain cocktail (which is apparently what all the cool kiddies are drinking these days).