Stirred Elderflower Gin Cocktail

A crisp, floral cocktail with balanced citrus notes, perfectly chilled and effervescent.

Cuisine: American

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 oz honey syrup
• 3 oz sparkling water
• handful ice cubes
• for garnish lemon twist

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz honey syrup with a handful of ice cubes, then stir for 20 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
2. Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Step 3: Add 3 oz sparkling water to the glass and stir gently once to combine.
4. Step 4: Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.