Description
A light, refreshing cocktail with citrusy grapefruit, floral elderflower, and smooth botanical notes from gin, perfect for elegant occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 dashes lemon bitters
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit twist or lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add gin, Lillet Blanc, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, and lemon bitters.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist or lemon peel, expressing oils over the drink.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh grapefruit juice for best flavor.
- Shake well to properly chill and dilute the drink.
- Adjust elderflower liqueur for sweetness preference.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Can be topped with soda water for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
