Gin and Elderflower Smash Cocktail
A refreshing and elegant cocktail mixing gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon, and mint for a crisp, sparkling finish.
Equipment
- 1 Shaker to mix and chill
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 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
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.
Notes
For best fizz, add club soda only when ready to serve. Chill your glass beforehand for longer-lasting chill.