Herbal Express
A refreshing blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus, balanced with thyme for a fragrant, aromatic twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Elderflower liqueur, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 2 thyme sprigs in a mixing glass with 0.25 oz simple syrup until aromatic.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until frost forms on the glass.
- Step 4: Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass over a single large ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish with a remaining thyme sprig and a thin lime wheel floated on the surface.
