Elderflower and Grapefruit Gin Fizz

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A floral-citrus cocktail where elderflower liqueur dances with tart grapefruit, lifted by a touch of gin and effervescence for a sophisticated evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit 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 180 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 1/4 oz simple syrup with ice.
  2. Step 2: Shake hard for 20 seconds until frost forms on the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice, top with 3 oz sparkling wine, and garnish with a grapefruit twist.

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