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Oaks Lily

The Oaks Lily is an elegant cocktail balancing smooth gin with floral elderflower and bright lemon for a refreshing, sophisticated drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Cocktail
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces gin London Dry style preferred
  • 0.75 ounces elderflower liqueur such as St-Germain
  • 0.5 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 ounces simple syrup
  • 2 to 3 dashes of orange bitters
  • Ice preferably large cubes or chunks
  • Lemon twist or fresh edible flower for garnish
  • Optional: small splash of dry vermouth for additional complexity

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Bar spoon or long mixing spoon
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Strainer (preferably a Hawthorne strainer)
  • Coupe glass or cocktail glass
  • Muddler (optional, for fresh garnish)
  • Channel knife or vegetable peeler
  • Towel for drying shaker

Method
 

  1. Place your coupe glass or cocktail glass in the freezer for at least two minutes to chill.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with large ice cubes or chunks.
  3. Pour 1.5 ounces of gin into the shaker using a jigger.
  4. Add 0.75 ounces of elderflower liqueur to the shaker.
  5. Add 0.5 ounces of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  6. Add 0.25 ounces of simple syrup and two to three dashes of orange bitters into the shaker.
  7. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds.
  8. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
  9. Garnish with a lemon twist or an edible flower and serve immediately.

Notes

Use bottled lemon juice only if fresh lemons are completely unavailable, and always chill your glass before pouring to keep your drink cold without excessive dilution.