Floradora recipe
Gin, raspberry, lime, and ginger ale make a bright Edwardian highball that deserves a comeback.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Raspberry Syrup
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 oz Ginger Ale
How to make a Floradora
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add gin, raspberry syrup, and lime juice.
- Top with cold ginger ale.
- Stir once gently to combine.
- Garnish with a raspberry and lime wheel.
Garnish
Fresh raspberry and lime wheel.
Pro tip
Choose a raspberry syrup with real fruit and a little tartness. If it tastes like candy, add a few drops more lime before serving.
History of the Floradora
The Floradora became fashionable around 1900, named after the hit London musical Florodora. It was once one of the best-known gin highballs in the English-speaking world.
Flavour profile
Berry, Ginger, Citrus, Refreshing
Variations
- Floradora Fizz — Use ginger beer instead of ginger ale for more spice.
- Strawberry Floradora — Replace raspberry syrup with strawberry syrup.
- Floradora Royale — Use half ginger ale and half dry sparkling wine.
Practise making the Floradora in the free Virtual Bar game.