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Elderflower Smash

Elderflower Smash: Refreshing Cocktail for Elegant Gatherings

Elderflower Smash is a refreshing cocktail perfect for elegant gatherings, combining the floral notes of elderflower liqueur with zesty lemon and invigorating mint.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 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
For the Muddle
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Bright and fresh
For Serving
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes Enough to chill the drink
  • 1 oz Club Soda For topping off
  • 1 sprig Mint Sprig For garnish
  • 1 slice Lemon Slice For garnish

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • muddler
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Muddle the mint leaves gently in a shaker.
  2. Add lemon juice and simple syrup to the shaker and stir gently.
  3. Pour gin and elderflower liqueur into the shaker, then add ice cubes.
  4. Shake vigorously until chilled.
  5. Prepare a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.
  6. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
  7. Top off with club soda and stir gently.
  8. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Chill your glasses beforehand to keep the cocktail cold longer. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Add club soda just before serving to retain its fizz.

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