Vintage Garden Fizz: Floral Elderflower Gin Sparkler
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Ingredients
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60 ml Gin
(Use a quality London Dry Gin)
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30 ml Elderflower cordial
(Preferably natural and not overly sweetened)
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15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
(Juiced fresh for best flavor)
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90 ml Sparkling water
(Chilled, to top up)
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2 slices Cucumber ribbon
(For garnish)
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1 sprig Mint Sprig
(Fresh, for garnish)
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6 cubes Ice Cubes
(Use a quality London Dry Gin)
(Preferably natural and not overly sweetened)
(Juiced fresh for best flavor)
(Chilled, to top up)
(For garnish)
(Fresh, for garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass (250ml)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare Glasses:
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes to chill them while assembling the drink.
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2 - Mix Base Ingredients:
In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the gin, elderflower cordial, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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3 - Stir and Strain:
Stir or gently shake the mixture with ice briefly until well chilled, then strain into the prepared glasses over fresh ice.
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4 - Add Sparkling Water:
Top up each glass with chilled sparkling water to add fizz and lighten the drink.
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5 - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with a fresh cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint for an aromatic finish and serve immediately.
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes to chill them while assembling the drink.
In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the gin, elderflower cordial, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Stir or gently shake the mixture with ice briefly until well chilled, then strain into the prepared glasses over fresh ice.
Top up each glass with chilled sparkling water to add fizz and lighten the drink.
Garnish with a fresh cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint for an aromatic finish and serve immediately.
More About: Vintage Garden Fizz: Floral Elderflower Gin Sparkler
Vintage Garden Fizz
The Vintage Garden Fizz is a delightful English cocktail that embodies the serene charm of a lush garden. It combines the delicate sweetness of elderflower cordial, a quintessential British flavor, with the dryness of London Dry Gin and a fresh zing of lemon juice. Topped with vibrant sparkling water, this cocktail is perfect for summertime relaxation or as an elegant party refreshment.
Elderflower has long been prized in English cuisine and drinks for its floral fragrance and subtly sweet qualities, often associated with traditional gardens and countryside folklore. The addition of cucumber and mint garnish not only enhances aroma but adds a fresh vegetal element evocative of blooming garden foliage.
Easy to prepare and naturally refreshing, the Vintage Garden Fizz suits all occasions where a beverage should both ripple with sparkle and carry a refined botanical character. Its moderate alcohol content also ensures it remains approachable.
Tips for success include using high-quality gin, preferably London Dry for balance, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to provide the essential zesty punch without added preservatives. Experimenting with flavored sparkling waters, like cucumber or lemon, can amplify freshness as desired.
A celebration of English botanical heritage fused with joyful fizz, this cocktail offers a unique contemporary twist on classic garden flavors.
