Blossom Nectar Fizz
A delicate and refreshing gin-based cocktail, infused with the subtle sweetness of elderflower and a bright squeeze of grapefruit. It’s light, effervescent, and beautifully captures the essence of spring.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
- 0.75 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and orange bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Thin grapefruit twist and an edible flower (e.g., pansy, viola)
History
Elderflower liqueur, popularized in the early 2000s, brought a new floral dimension to cocktails, finding its perfect dance partner in gin's botanical profile.