How to Make An Elderflower Gin Fizz

Prep time: 3 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin (a floral London Dry or cucumber gin works beautifully)
• ½ oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 oz chilled club soda
• Ice
• Lemon wheel and edible flowers (garnish)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with club soda and give a gentle stir to combine.
6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and edible flowers if available.

Notes

Gin: A floral gin like Hendrick’s or Empress amplifies the elderflower notes. Sweetness: St-Germain is sweet on its own, taste before adding simple syrup and reduce if preferred. 

Seasonal note: Elderflower blooms in late spring, making this the perfect porch-opening cocktail.