The Elderflower Gin & Tonic is a floral copa-style G&T that softens gin and tonic with elderflower cordial. It stays light and refreshing while adding a clear aromatic layer beyond the classic build.
Fill a balloon glass with large ice cubes. Add gin and elderflower cordial. Top slowly with tonic water and stir gently once. Express the lemon peel over the glass and place it in the drink as the final garnish.
Served in a balloon glass over plenty of ice, with pale tonic bubbles and a lemon peel garnish that brightens the elderflower aroma.
Pairs well with goat cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber sandwiches, spring salads, seafood, and delicate fried appetizers.
Modern elderflower G&Ts grew from the wider revival of premium gin and tonic service, where floral modifiers became common in large copa or balloon glasses.
Ideal for spring aperitifs, garden parties, brunches, and lighter gin-focused service.
Floral elderflower softens the juniper base, tonic adds bitterness and fizz, and lemon peel keeps the finish clean and lifted.
Elegant, light, and floral, with a softer profile than a dry Spanish Gin Tonic.
St. Germain can replace elderflower cordial for a more liqueur-driven version, but the drink should remain a gin and tonic rather than a spritz.
8%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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