Grey is Good
(courtesy of Ilona Smith-Martinez, bartender, Peppermill Resort Hotel, in Reno. Serves 1)
3 tablespoons local Tahoe Blue vodka
2 tablespoons honey lavender syrup (recipe to follow)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Earl grey tea bag
Hot water
In a mug, stir honey lavender syrup and hot water until dissolved. Add tea bag, lemon juice, and vodka. Stir and enjoy!
For honey lavender syrup: Mix ½ cup local honey, ¼ cup dried lavender, and ½ cup water in small saucepan, and stir. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 10 minutes. Cool and transfer to airtight container. Store up to 2 weeks.
