Elderflower Citrus Martini
A crisp and floral martini marrying dry gin with bright citrus and delicate elderflower liqueur for an elegant sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dry gin, 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 145 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
- 2 oz dry gin
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 for garnish lemon twist
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim, then pour in 2 oz dry gin, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini coupe glass.
- Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface by pinching it skin-side down to release essential oils, then run it around the rim and drop it in as garnish.






