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Elderflower Collins gin cocktail
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The Elderflower Collins

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Oz Gin Try a simple gin, like Bombay.
  • .5 Oz Lemon juice Go for the fresh squeezed
  • .25 Oz Elderflower liquor St. Germain is my go-to
  • .25 Oz Simple Syrup Make it yourself, it's easy.
  • Top with Seltzer water If you want. Add a lot for extra bubbles.

Instructions

  • Find your favorite Collins glass and let it chill out.
  • You can make this drink in the glass and stir it, so super convenient to clean up.
  • Add fresh ice to your glass, and then start to layer your flavors.
  • Gin first.
  • Then Lemon.
  • Then Elderflower liquor.
  • Then SImple.
  • Stir in the glass and enjoy.
  • You can garnish with your choice of flavors here. Some lemon peel, a lemon wedge, or even lychee to really bring out the elderflower. If you can find lychee in your local market. Flowers are also a super garnish for this casual and light drink.