Elderflower Gin Fizz

Sip, Sip Hooray! This fragrant cocktail will be your go-to this Summer, as you relax in the garden 

Ingredients

  • 25ml lemon juice
  • 15ml elderflower cordial
  • 50ml gin
  • 25ml elderflower liqueur (or add another 25ml gin)
  • ice
  • 75ml chilled sparkling wine
  • sprig of lemon thyme or a mint leaf

Method

  • Step 1

    Pour the lemon juice, elderflower cordial, gin and elderflower liqueur (if using) into a cocktail shaker. Add a large handful of ice and shake until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold.

     

  • Step 2

    Strain the cocktail into two champagne flutes or coupes, then top up slowly with sparkling wine. Garnish each one with a small sprig of lemon thyme or a mint leaf.

     

Photo credit: Kübra Doğu