Stirred Gin and Elderflower Martini

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A floral, elegant martini that blends London dry gin with fragrant elderflower liqueur and dry vermouth, stirred to a silky finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together London dry gin, Elderflower liqueur, Dry vermouth 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 150 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the top. Pour in 2 oz London dry gin, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, and 1/2 oz dry vermouth.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 lemon twist over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it on the edge as garnish.

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