Elderflower Gin and Tonic
Elderflower gin and tonic is a refreshing twist on a classic G&T. A blend of St Germain elderflower liqueur with a dash of zingy lemon juice creates a fashionable summer gin cocktail for very little effort.
Servings: 1
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 40 ml/ 8 tsp Gin (preferably floral)
- 3 teaspoon Elderflower Liqueur such as St Germain
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 120 ml/ ½ cup Tonic water (preferably elderflower)
To garnish
- 2-3 Slim wedges fresh lemon
- 2-3 Small sprigs fresh elderflowers (see notes) or mint/ rose petals
Instructions
- Add plenty of ice to a cocktail jug and pour in the elderflower liqueur, gin and lemon juice, stir briefly and pour over the ice
- Stir the contents of the jug for 30 seconds to blend and chill them.
- Fill a Copa glass with ice and strain the liquid in the jug into it.
- Top up with tonic water.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh elderflowers.
Notes
- Don't under-estimate the power of garnishes: A sprig of elderflower and a segment of lemon add visual impact and exquisite aroma.
- Shake the elderflowers to remove insects.
- Adjust the strength to suit your taste preferences: if you enjoy a soft and gentle buzz of alcohol, then add more tonic water. But for a stronger version of this elderflower gin and tonic, use less tonic water.
- Plenty of ice: chill your ingredients and don't skimp on the ice in the glass. This summer gin cocktail is best served ice-cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg
