Elven Leaf Nectar
A truly elegant and refreshing gin-based cocktail, blending botanical notes with delicate elderflower and bright lemon, finished with a whisper of rosemary.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes saline solution (optional, but recommended for brightness)
Instructions
- Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and saline solution (if using) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a delicate lemon twist and a small rosemary sprig.
Glassware: Coupe or Nick & Nora glass
Garnish: Lemon twist and a small rosemary sprig
History
Drawing inspiration from the classic Southside, this drink elevates the refreshing gin-and-mint combination with the enchanting floral notes of elderflower and a fragrant herbal garnish, reminiscent of a secret garden.