Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and half an ounce of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into it.
Step 5.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the drink.