With sweet elderflower, bright bursts of citrus, and the distinctive herbal notes of gin, who could resist this gin cocktail from The Village Cafe in Lafayette?
Vexin Cocktail
2014-07-10 01:46:52
Serves 1
Sweet elderflower, bright bursts of citrus, and the distinctive herbal notes of gin make this cocktail irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces American dry gin, such as Blue Coat
- ¾ ounce elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
- 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 3 drops lemon or orange bitters
- Brut rosé Champagne
- Garnish: lemon twist, edible flower
Instructions
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, juices, and bitters. Shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Pour Champagne on top. Garnish with lemon twist and edible flower, if desired.
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