Citrus Blossom Cooler
A floral and bright cocktail balancing elderflower liqueur, orange, and ginger beer for a vibrant, non-intoxicating refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, brings together elderflower liqueur, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 115 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 10 fresh basil leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup until the leaves wilt and release their aroma (about 15 seconds).
- Step 2: Add 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker, then fill with 1 cup ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake firmly for 25 seconds until the mixture is icy cold and the basil flavor infuses (shaker should feel cold to touch).
- Step 4: Strain into a highball glass filled with 1 cup ice cubes and top with 3 oz ginger beer, gently stirring with a bar spoon to combine.
