Step 1.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz of gin and 1 oz of elderflower liqueur.
Step 2.
- Add 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice and a dash of simple syrup (if desired for sweetness).
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon.