Elderflower Gin Cocktail
Refreshing and flavorful Elderflower Gin Cocktail with tonic water and lemon, this will become your favorite summer drink.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- large ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice + more wedges for the garnish Note 1
- 6 cl gin 2 fl.oz, Note 2
- 3 cl elderflower liqueur or syrup 1 fl. oz, Note 3
- 7-9 cl tonic water 2.5-3 fl.oz, Note 4
- a few mint or lemon balm leaves for garnishing optional
Instructions
- Chill the glasses, gin, and elderflower liqueur or syrup. You can place them in the freezer for about 20 minutes before stirring the cocktail.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.large ice cubes
- Squeeze some lemon juice into the glass.2 tablespoons lemon juice + more wedges for the garnish
- Pour in the gin and the elderflower drink.6 cl gin + 3 cl elderflower liqueur or syrup
- Fill with tonic water and garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately. 7-9 cl tonic water + a few mint or lemon balm leaves for garnishing
Notes
- Add lemon juice to taste. Start with 1-2 tablespoons and add more after you’ve poured in all the other ingredients.
- Gin: Use your favorite brand; I have London Dry Gin most of the time.
- Elderflower: You can use St Germain liqueur or elderflower syrup.
- Tonic water: Use a good quality, well-carbonated brand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 62mg | Sugar: 25g