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Azalea Drink

A refreshing floral cocktail, perfect for summer gatherings, featuring gin and elderflower liqueur.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • Club soda to top off
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Edible flowers optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or stirring glass
  • Measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • Highball glasses
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur, and 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Add 1 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Use a strainer to pour the mixture into highball glasses filled with ice.
  6. Gently top each glass with club soda.
  7. Add a few fresh mint leaves and, if desired, some edible flowers for garnish.
  8. Serve the Azalea drink immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor; consider adjusting simple syrup to taste.