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A Taste of the Western Slope Two local purveyors share recipes that deliver a MOUTHFUL OF SUMMER By Kimberly Lord Stewart
FAMILY ROOTS run strong at Highlands Craft Distillery and Belli Fiori Lavender Farm, a mother-son duo distillery and organic lavender farm. Dylan Proietti was inspired to make spirits from his mother’s lavender farm and shop. With Olathe sweet corn as the base, he began blending various botanicals including anise, orange, grapefruit and of course, lavender. He now distills gin, vodka and rye. There is no better place than Highlands to enjoy a cocktail in the summer sun or cool off in the recently built tasting yurt. Dillon plans to open an Italian food truck soon. Lisa Proietti sells lavender soaps, lotions, body scrubs, natural bug sprays, linen fresheners, dried lavender buds and essential oils. coloradohighlandsdistillery.com bellifiorilavender.com
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PROVENCE LEMON LAVENDER COOLER Makes one cocktail INGREDIENTS 4 blackberries 2 oz vodka 2 oz lemon juice 0.75 oz lavender syrup Lavender sprig for garnish
PHOTO: COURTESY HIGHLANDS CRAFT DISTILLERY
METHOD Sugar the rim of a martini glass. Place blackberries in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice, vodka, lemon juice and lavender syrup; shake well to combine. Double strain into prepared martini glass, garnish with a lavender sprig and enjoy. 26
june 2022 // AvidLifestyle
