Midnight Orchid
A floral, herbaceous cocktail with a refreshing balance of elderflower liqueur, basil, and citrus, served with a delicate foam. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together elderflower liqueur, fresh basil leaves, 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 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
- 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 4 fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker with 0.5 oz simple syrup until fragrant. Add 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 1 oz chilled club soda.
- Step 2: Shake gently with ice cubes for 10 seconds to aerate the mixture. Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with a foamy layer by shaking 1 oz club soda in a separate shaker with a small amount of ice and pouring it over the drink. Garnish with a basil sprig and a edible flower petal.
