YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
For Ice Floats (NOTE: do this at least 24 hours ahead):
1 T – edible lavender
1/4 cup – Pahrump Honey
3 cups – water
For Raspberry Lime Fizz:
1 cup – fresh or frozen raspberries
2 – limes, zested and juiced
1/4 cup – honey
1 1/2 cups – water
4 cups – seltzer or soda water
fresh raspberries and lime wheels for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan, mix together the lavender, Pahrump Honey and water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat off and let the lavender steep for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is fully cooled. Pour this mixture into ice trays and freeze overnight.
In a small saucepan, crush the raspberries with the back of a spoon, all the lime juice, zest, Pahrump Honey and water. Heat to a low simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes and strain through a sieve to remove the solids.
Fill 4 glasses evenly with the ice cubes and divide the raspberry lime concentrate between them. Top each glass with seltzer water and garnish with a raspberry and lime wheel, serve immediately.
TIP
You could add a shot of gin, vodka or substitute a sparkly wine or champagne for the seltzer water for a refreshing cocktail.