A Love Letter to The Lavender Affair — A Floral Twist on Elegance
A floral twist on craft elegance — The Lavender Affair is more than a cocktail. It’s a whispered invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the moment at The Gallery in Plains, PA.
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6/7/20252 min read


To the one who stole our hearts with just a sip —
We wrote this for you.
You arrive in a glass, delicate and dressed to impress.
Soft lilac hues swirling beneath a crown of ice.
Lavender at the rim like a secret shared in silence.
A slice of lemon sun, glowing like a kiss we haven’t forgotten.
You’re called The Lavender Affair,
but we think of you as the one who made us believe in floral romance again.
Each sip is a slow dance —
botanical gin spun with house-steeped lavender,
bright citrus lifted by the lightest cloud of cream,
and that impossibly soft perfume
that makes us close our eyes and linger just a little longer.
You don’t shout. You don’t rush.
You sit at the edge of elegance
and let us come to you.
You pair best with good company, low lights,
and the kind of conversation that doesn’t need a clock.
And if we come back for you again —
(and we will) —
it’s because you make us feel like we’re part of something beautiful.
What’s in It?
Crafted behind the bar at The Gallery Casual Dining & Cocktails, The Lavender Affair is a floral-forward cocktail that stirs up elegance and comfort in a single pour.
Botanical gin or vodka
House-made lavender syrup
Fresh lemon juice
Optional touch of cream
Garnished with a lemon wheel and lavender blossom rim
It’s smooth, fragrant, and just indulgent enough — shaken over ice and served in a chilled lowball glass.
The Craft Behind the Glass
Our lavender syrup is steeped slowly from culinary-grade buds — never artificial. We roll the rim gently in dried blossoms, allowing their aroma to bloom as you lift the glass. This isn’t just a garnish. It’s a sensory invitation.
Every element is crafted with intention — a gentle nod to romance, ritual, and the quiet joy of a well-made drink.
Why We Love It
Each sip is a slow dance of floral and citrus, light and herbaceous, bright and calming.
It pairs beautifully with our seafood dishes and salads, but it stands alone just as well — best enjoyed at the bar with low lighting and nowhere to be.
Whether you’re starting the night or ending it, The Lavender Affair reminds you that some indulgences are worth savoring.
Sip slow. Stay longer. Repeat as needed.
Now pouring during bar hours, Wednesday–Saturday.
📍 20 School St, Plains, PA — just minutes from Mohegan Sun.
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Designed by: Keith Kalm
The Gallery Casual Dining and Cocktails
20 School St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Hours
Wednesday - Saturday
Dinner: 4pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday
Bar Open Until 12 Midnight