Classic Gin and Elderflower Cocktail
A refreshing and floral cocktail combining the crispness of gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower liqueur. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Fresh lemon 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 160 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
- 50 ml London dry gin
- 20 ml St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Simple syrup
- 60 ml Soda water
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 slice for garnish Lemon wheel
- 1 for garnish Fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 50 ml London dry gin, 20 ml St-Germain elderflower liqueur, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, and 10 ml simple syrup. Add ice cubes to about two-thirds full.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 60 ml soda water and gently stir once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 1 fresh mint sprig, releasing the mint aroma by gently slapping it before placing.
