Elderflower Gin Cocktail

This Elderflower Gin Cocktail is a twist on a tried and true classic! Think gin tonic but elevate it with added elderflower syrup and lemon juice to create an unexpected and unique flavor experience.

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• ❤️Why you will love this recipe
• 📝The Ingredients
• 🥣Equipment
• 👩🏻‍🍳How to make elderflower gin tonic
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• 🍴Serving suggestions
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❤️Why you will love this recipe

• Easy: You just need to mix some ingredients.
• Few ingredients: With 6 simple ingredients this cocktail is made in no time
• Elevated gin tonic: This cocktail is basically a gin and tonic with some extra flavor thanks to the elderflower syrup.

This cocktail is a twist on a classic gin and tonic. Fresh lemon juice and sweet and floral elderflower syrup create a unique, delicious flavor. With only 5 simple ingredients this recipe is super easy to prepare and is ready in less than 5 minutes.

Do you love gin cocktails? Then you should also try my Lavender French 75!

📝The Ingredients

• Elderflower syrup: Make your own elderflower syrup or use a store-bought one.
• Lemon: Juice and slices to decorate
• Gin: Use a good quality gin with no strong flavor note itself. My favorite is the Japanese Roku Gin.
• Tonic Water: Keep it classic with a non-flavored tonic water like the classic tonic water by fever tree. The Mediterranean one would work too as one of its flavors is thyme which works well with this cocktail.
• Thyme Sprig: As decoration and for some extra flavor

This elderflower cocktail is a twist on a gin tonic. Next to the classic ingredients, gin and tonic water, this recipe uses elderflower syrup for added flavor and some lemon juice to cut through the sweetness. As often done with gin tonics a herb is added to the glass, in this case some thyme.

🥣Equipment

Here are the bar essentials you need to make this cocktail:

• Jigger: A small measuring tool to ensure precise quantities of gin and elderflower liqueur.
• Stirring spoon: For stirring ingredients gently.
• Cocktail glass: Use a stylish glass to serve your gin and tonic in. A high ball glass is very popular for this kind of cocktail. It is a tall, narrow glass that allows plenty of room for the gin, tonic water, and ice.

👩🏻‍🍳How to make elderflower gin tonic

Here is a quick overview of the recipe steps. Please read the recipe card for the full instructions.

1. Add syrup, lemon juice and gin to a small drinking glass.
2. Release the essential oils of the thyme by giving it a little slap.
3. Add Ice.
4. Top off with the tonic water of your choice and serve immediately.

🌼Make ahead tips

Preparing the whole drink ahead of time is not recommended as the bubbles in the tonic water will disappear at some point and make the drink flat. What you can make ahead is juicing some lemons and keeping the lemon juice in a closed container.

🍴Serving suggestions

This Elderflower Gin Cocktail is perfect for those moments when you want something refreshing but unique. It’s a great drink to have ready for different occasions. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it:

• Aperitif: Serve it before dinner to wake up the taste buds. The citrus and floral notes work really well to set the mood for a meal.
• After-dinner drink: A light and elegant option to wind down the evening without anything too heavy.
• Brunch companion: Its fresh and floral flavor pairs nicely makes it a great light drink alongside a brunch. It goes great with quiches, lemony roasted potatoes, or smoked salmon.
• Garden party favorite: This cocktail shines in spring and summer settings, especially when served in pretty glasses with a sprig of thyme and a lemon slice.
• Catch-up with friends: Whether you’re hosting a casual evening or just sitting on the couch chatting, this is the kind of drink that feels special without being complicated.

Serve it chilled, over plenty of ice, and don’t skip the thyme. It’s not just decoration, it brings the whole flavor profile together.

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