The Laverstoke is a botanical gin and tonic variation with elderflower, sweet vermouth, lime juice, and ginger.
Add lime juice, elderflower cordial, gin, and sweet vermouth to a balloon glass and swirl to mix. Fill with cubed ice, top with tonic water, stir gently, and garnish with one ginger slice.
Serve in a balloon glass over ice with one ginger slice.
Pair it with cured salmon, cucumber sandwiches, goat cheese, herb salads, or light seafood.
This is a contemporary gin serve in the Spanish-style balloon glass tradition, using cordial and vermouth to broaden the tonic build.
Best for aperitif service, garden parties, and aromatic long drinks.
Gin and tonic bring botanicals and bitterness, elderflower adds floral sweetness, sweet vermouth adds wine-herb depth, lime sharpens, and ginger gives spice.
Botanical, floral, sparkling, and refined.
Use ginger ale instead of tonic water for a sweeter ginger-led version.
11%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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