Elderflower G&T Cocktail

Gin
Author: Ashifa Bano
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The Elderflower G&T cocktail is a modern variation on the traditional gin & tonic, with a heavy emphasis on floral and botanical flavours. Its exquisite simplicity conceals a surprisingly nuanced flavour profile in which the spirit’s botanicals interplay with the aromatic overtones of elderflower. Ideal for most events, it provides complex flavours while requiring minimal ingredients. 

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • London dry gin
    30ml
  • Elderflower cordial
    20ml
  • Chilled tonic water
    105ml
  • Large ice cubes
    Cup
  • Lime wedge
    For garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Fill a highball or copa glass with ice and pour the gin and elderflower cordial directly into the glass.

  2. Step 2

    Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 10-15 seconds to blend flavours and cool the components without diluting them excessively.

  3. Step 3

    Top up with cool tonic water, garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Prior to combining, chill the elderflower cordial in the refrigerator at least for an hour. Keeping all liquid components at their coldest temperature reduces ice melt and ensures optimal flavour concentration.

  • Instead of a mere lime wedge, use a peeler to produce a long, thin ribbon of lime peel; twist it over the cocktail to release its oils, and let it spiral gracefully down the glass for a consistent scent.

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