Evening Stroll

This cocktail remind me of a summer evening stroll through my neighborhood with the sweet smell of blooming Jasmine hanging in the air. Jasmine tea simple syrup lends floral notes to this refreshing summer cocktail.

–FOR ONE–

• 1 oz Jasmine Simple Syrup
• 2 oz vodka
• .5 oz lemon juice
• Top with sparkling water

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Stash Jasmine Tea Bags

STEP 1
Make Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pot and place over high heat. Stir frequently. Make sure the liquid doesn’t simmer or boil. Continue to stir until sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat. Add 2 tea bags to the pot and steep until the simple syrup is cool. (Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 10 days.)

STEP 2
Combine vodka, Jasmine Simple Syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until chilled.

STEP 3
Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with Sparkling water. Garnish with lemon wheel.