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The Elderflower 75

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Why you are pouring this tonight

Add 15ml St-Germain to the classic French 75. The floral elderflower lifts the drink out of austere dryness into something more fragrant. A spring or summer version.

What changes from the French 75

Simple syrup reduced; St-Germain added for sweetness and floral lift.

What to pour it alongside

Ricotta and herb tarts, asparagus, grilled prawns with lemon.

The recipe

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The Elderflower 75

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 5 ml simple syrup
  • 90 ml chilled champagne or sparkling wine

Method
 

Method
  1. Shake gin, St-Germain, lemon juice and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a flute.
  3. Top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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Want the classic? Our French 75 recipe is here.