Le Midi

• 3/4 pound blueberries
• 1 cup Simple Syrup
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
• Ice
• 9 ounces vodka
• 4 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces Lavender Syrup
• 6 fresh lavender sprigs

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries with the Simple Syrup and lemon juice.
2. Cook over moderately high heat until the berry skins darken, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Drain the berries, reserving the syrup.
4. In a pitcher, combine the berries, half the syrup and all of the remaining ingredients except the lavender sprigs.
5. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
6. Stir and strain into 6 chilled martini glasses.
7. Garnish with the lavender sprigs.

blueberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, grand marnier, vodka, lime juice, syrup, fresh lavender sprigs

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/le-midi-cocktails-2007 (may not work)