Gin Sour Elderflower
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing cocktail that marries the botanical notes of gin with the sweetness of elderflower, balanced by the tartness of lemon juice.
History
The Gin Sour Elderflower combines classic sour elements with the floral notes of elderflower, stemming from the rise of elderflower liqueurs in the cocktail renaissance of the late 20th century.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2.
- Add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, and 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
Step 3.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with an elderflower sprig or a twist of lemon.
Ingredients
2 oz Gin
1 oz Elderflower liqueur
0.75 oz Lemon juice — freshly squeezed
1 cup Ice
1 Elderflower sprig (garnish)
1 Lemon twist (garnish)
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