How to Make Symposia’s Iris

Symposia is a Mediterranean-inspired fine dining establishment owned by the Papas family, who also owns and operates the Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center, Pegasus Taverna, Mosaic, A Bar, and Santorini Estiatorio.

The Iris cocktail at this local eatery combines gin, créme de violet, lemon juice and lavender honey for a distinct flavor. Learn how to make this cocktail at home with this handy copycat recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄2 ounces gin
• 1⁄2 ounce crème de violette
• 1⁄2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 ounce homemade honey lavender syrup (recipe follows)

Honey Lavender Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 6-8 sprigs of lavender

Directions:

1. 1. To make Honey Lavender Syrup: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
   2. To assemble: Combine all items in a shaker with ice.
   3. Shake vigorously.
   4. Pour into a coupe glass, garnish with a sprig of lavender, and serve.

Symposia is located at the Athenuem Suite Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Brush St., Detroit. Call 313-962-9366 or visit symposiadetroit.com for more information.

Looking for even more copycat cocktail recipes? Learn how to make Townhouse’s Home for the Night and Prime & Proper’s Hearts & Bones at HourDetroit.com.

This story is from the December 2022 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. Read more in our digital edition.