Elderflower Gimlet recipe
A floral, citrus-bright Gimlet with elderflower liqueur in place of syrup.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Daiquiri Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
How to make a Elderflower Gimlet
- Add gin, lime juice and elderflower liqueur to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 12-15 seconds until very cold.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and flower if using.
Garnish
Lime wheel and a small edible flower, optional.
Pro tip
Elderflower liqueur is sweet and aromatic, so keep the gin bright and the lime fresh to preserve the Gimlet's clean snap.
History of the Elderflower Gimlet
The Elderflower Gimlet softens the classic gin-and-lime template with a floral liqueur, keeping the drink's maritime simplicity while adding perfume.
Flavour profile
Floral, Tart, Botanical, Citrus
Variations
- Gimlet — Return to the clean gin, lime and simple syrup template
- Vodka Gimlet — Use vodka for a cleaner, less botanical profile
- Eastside — Muddle cucumber and mint before shaking
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