Global Tongue
A harmonious fusion of French and Spanish liqueurs with citrus and floral notes. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, Cointreau, 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 210 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass through a fine mesh strainer.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin lemon twist, expressing the oils by twisting the peel over the drink and resting it on the rim.
