Colour changer British Lavender Dry Gin, 50cl This dry Scottish gin is made for M&S in the Old Curiosity Distillery’s secret herb garden and includes lavender in the long list of botanicals used.

Make lavender water without agave (see recipe, below). Chill, then combine half the lavender water and a good gin in a glass bottle.

METHOD First make the sloe gin. Sterilize a 1 litre glass jar or wide-necked bottle. Wash the sloes well and discard any bruised or rotten fruit. Place the lavender sprigs at the bottom of the jar.

Drinking gin neat is a great way to appreciate all of its unique botanicals and flavors. But selecting a high-quality spirit and using the right glass is key.

De Laurentiis calls for lavender honey in her Honey Lavender Gin Spritzers, which are also made with gin, lemon juice, and vanilla soda. We like this Lavender Honey from Savannah Bee Company.

The lavender gin changes to a blue tinged pink colour Credit: M&S The gins will be on sale in stores and online (with a £3.50 delivery charge) - so if you want to treat the mum in your life to a ...

And pleasure drinks some spring. April Showers Power Flowers 1.5 oz Plymouth Gin 1 oz St-Germain Two lavender sprigs St-Germain is a liqueur of the Alps’ own elderflower blossom, delicate and sweet.