Gin and Elderflower Smash Cocktail
A refreshing cocktail blending gin and elderflower liqueur with fresh lemon and mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz gin (smooth preferred)
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 4–5 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Club soda
- 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
- 1 lemon slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare your glass by filling it with ice cubes.
- Muddle mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup in the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Top off with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice.
Notes
Adjust the simple syrup to taste for sweetness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg