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Boozy and stirred down. Cognac fortifies and combines harmoniously with the bittersweet herbal and spicy notes of the liqueur. Rich lavender enhances and...
Simon Sedgley
18th April at 13:13
btw Simon, the inclusion of lavender syrup in this recipe prompts me to ask: what is a reasonable shelf-life expectation for non-alcoholic syrups? We use Diffards and store them in a wine fridge at a constant temperature of 12°C, along with anything under 20%abv.
19th April at 08:41
Commercially made pasteurised syrups can literally last for years, while homemade syrups may only last a 10 days. Be sure to write the date you open syrups on bottle/label with a marker pen, reseal immediately after use and examine your syrups.
5th August 2024 at 14:34
Lovely complexity and balance. Bravo. We went with a star anise pod for the garnish.