Description
A refreshing and floral cocktail that combines the botanical notes of gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower liqueur, balanced with the tartness of fresh lemon juice and a hint of mint.
Ingredients
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Gin and Elderflower Smash Cocktail:
- 2 oz gin (smooth preferred)
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur (floral sweetness)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice (use freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (homemade preferred)
- 4–5 fresh mint leaves (bright and fresh)
- ice cubes (enough to chill drink)
- club soda (for top off)
- 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
- 1 lemon slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Put 4-5 mint leaves into your shaker. Gently pull them to release aroma.
- Muddle mint with lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and ice cubes to the shaker.
- Seal shaker and shake well until completely chilled (about 20 seconds).
- Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with club soda and garnish with mint sprig and lemon slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg