Lavender Chamomile Tequila

Chamomile-infused reposado tequila with lavender-agave syrup, lime, and aromatic bitters.

Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 1
Level: Easy

Behind the recipe

The story behind the pour

The Lavender Chamomile Tequila Cocktail is an elegant fusion of chamomile-infused reposado and lavender-agave syrup, bringing herbal depth and restrained floral sweetness. Lime and bitters keep the botanicals bright and balanced. It is a refined choice for a warm evening or a soothing nightcap.

Method

Make it

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Add the tea bag to the tequila in a small container and steep for 30 minutes. Discard the tea bag after steeping. Store the infused tequila in an airtight container until ready to use.
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Step 2: Lavender Agave Syrup
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In a small saucepan, combine agave syrup, filtered water, and dried lavender. Bring to a boil, stirring until fully dissolved. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and cool for 30 minutes. This syrup is perfect for adding floral sweetness to up to four servings of the cocktail.
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Step 3: Lavender Chamomile Tequila Cocktail
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the chamomile-infused tequila, lavender agave syrup, lime juice, and a dash of Angostura Bitters. Shake well to chill. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rock glass, fill with crushed ice, and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lime slice.
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Savor and Enjoy
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The Lavender Chamomile Tequila Cocktail brings together a harmonious blend of botanical notes and a citrusy kick, offering a refreshing and refined cocktail experience.
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Serve immediately while the drink is thoroughly chilled.

Infusion notes

Layering floral flavors

Chamomile and lavender can easily overwhelm a drink. Short infusion and restrained syrup keep the reposado tequila present.

Thirty-minute infusion

Steep one chamomile tea bag in half a cup of reposado tequila for thirty minutes, then remove it. Longer steeping can draw out bitterness and mute the agave character.

Lavender-agave syrup

Simmer equal parts agave and water with dried lavender for five minutes, strain, and cool for thirty minutes. One small batch is enough for approximately four cocktails.

When to serve it

The botanical depth makes this cocktail refined enough for a warm evening and gentle enough for a nightcap. Lime and bitters keep the floral notes refreshing rather than perfumed.