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St Luke's Love Song

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1 Cocktail PT2M PT2M Make me a cocktail cocktail, Triple Sec, Angostura Bitter, Maraschino Cherry, Bourbon, Lavender Syrup St Luke's Love Song cocktail

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This recipe was first seen in 'Taste Magazine', published by BC Liquors.

Glass

Lowball glass

5 Ingredients

½ oz Triple Sec½ oz Triple Sec1.5 cl Triple Sec15 ml Triple Sec½ oz Triple Sec0.5 oz Triple Sec
dash Angostura Bitterdash Angostura Bitterdash Angostura Bitterdash Angostura Bitterdash Angostura Bitterdash Angostura Bitter
2-6 Maraschino Cherry2-6 Maraschino Cherry2-6 Maraschino Cherry2-6 Maraschino Cherry2-6 Maraschino Cherry2-6 Maraschino Cherry
1 ½ oz Bourbon1 ½ oz Bourbon4.5 cl Bourbon45 ml Bourbon1 ½ oz Bourbon1.5 oz Bourbon
½ oz Lavender Syrup½ oz Lavender Syrup1.5 cl Lavender Syrup15 ml Lavender Syrup½ oz Lavender Syrup0.5 oz Lavender Syrup

Method

In a mixing glass muddle the cherries with lavender syrup and the bitters. Strain the liquid mix into a rocks glass, add the bourbon, triple sec and ice and stir. Garnish with an orange peel and another maraschino cherry.
If your short on lavender syrup here's the recipe:
In a shallow pan bring to the boil:
½ cup of water
1 tbsp of lavender flowers
¼ cup sugar
½ cup of liquid honey
Once the mixture is boiling, lower to a simmer and add the sugar and honey, stirring for 5 minutes on a low heat. Remove from the heat and chill overnight. Strain using a cheesecloth and store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.