Lavender Skies

In another in a series of twee drinks based on the Aviation  First, this recipe calls for Tincture of Lavender:

• Steep lavender blossoms, mostly petals, in vodka to cover for 1-2 days and strain

The tincture is usually brown with only a hint of lavender color. I have been able to get a pale lavender using lime juice to extract, but not reliably. You know how vinegar turns red cabbage blue? I thought I could use that principle. The lavender taste should be quite pronounced.

Proceed to mix an Aviation, using half tincture, half gin.

Lavender Aviation

• 1 oz Gin (Junipero for ex)
• 1 oz Tincture of Lavender
• 1/2 oz Marascino
• 1/2 oz Creme de Violette
• Juice 1/2 lime

Strain into a cocktail glass, or have it on the rocks, in front of the TV.