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Experience the flavors of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2024 with a delightful dupe recipe for Silk River Hard Lemonade. This refreshing concoction features vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and zesty lemonade, offering a tantalizing blend of flavors that will transport you to the enchanting China Pavilion.

This drink is based on the Silk River Hard Lemonade, featuring vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and lemonade from the China Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz lavender-coconut syrup
• 4 oz lemonade
• Ice cubes
• Lavender sprig or lemon wheel for garnish

For Lavender-Coconut Syrup:

• 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut sugar (or regular granulated sugar)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Lavender-Coconut Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine dried culinary lavender, water, and coconut sugar.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Strain out the lavender, and the remaining liquid is your lavender-coconut syrup.

2. Make the Silk River Hard Lemonade:

1. In a shaker, combine vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and lemonade.
2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

3. Shake Well:

Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the mixture.

4. Strain into Glass:

Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.

5. Garnish:

Garnish the Silk River Hard Lemonade with a lavender sprig or a lemon wheel for a decorative touch.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Serve this delightful cocktail immediately and enjoy the unique combination of floral lavender, sweet coconut, and tart lemonade in each sip.

Tips:

• Adjust the lavender-coconut syrup quantity based on your sweetness preference.
• If you don’t have coconut sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar for the syrup.

The Silk River Hard Lemonade is a sophisticated and fragrant cocktail that offers a perfect blend of flavors. It’s a refreshing choice for warm days or any occasion where you want to elevate your drink experience. Cheers!