Elderflower Winter Gin Cocktail
A refreshing cocktail with floral notes and a touch of lemon, perfect for cozy winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cocktail
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Gin (Opt for a botanical gin for enhanced floral notes)
- 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur (St. Germain is a favorite)
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (Fresh is best, but bottled works)
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (Easy to make at home)
- Ice (Always use fresh ice)
- Lemon Twist (Adds a beautiful finishing touch)
- Fresh Herbs (like mint or rosemary) (Brings aromatic flair)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, ensuring that your gin is chilled and your lemon juice is fresh.
- Prepare the glass by filling it with ice water to chill.
- Measure and pour 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, 3/4 oz of lemon juice, and 1/2 oz of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and a sprig of fresh herbs.
- Enjoy your creation, toasting to cozy nights!
Notes
Try infusing the simple syrup with flavors like lavender or rosemary for a unique twist. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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