Name: Elderflower Gimlet
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz gin; ¾ oz elderflower liqueur; ¾ oz lime juice; ¼ oz simple syrup

A floral modern riff on the Gimlet that replaces some sugar with elderflower liqueur — the result is a brighter, more perfumed version of the classic that pairs beautifully with gin's botanical complexity. Cucumber slices add a cooling freshness.

shake with ice and strain

cocktail glass

elderflower liqueur

lime juice

simple syrup

cucumber slice

Elderflower Gimlet

Cocktails with aromatic floral notes from elderflower, violet, rose, lavender, chamomile, or hibiscus. Floral drinks tend to feel delicate and perfumed.

Floral

Cocktails where lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit drive the flavor. Citrus notes add brightness, acidity, and aromatic zest to a drink.

Citrus

Cocktails that feel clean, dry, and snappy, often highlighting a single spirit with a light modifier. Crisp drinks are common in highballs and classic martinis.

Crisp

Cocktails designed to cool and revive — light, bright, and often long. Refreshing drinks shine in summer and warm weather.

Elderflower Gimlet

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