Capucine Recipe
Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Tonic
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above, ensuring you have fresh lemon juice, quality gin, and elderflower liqueur.
- 2
Prepare Your Glass
Take a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill the drink.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, pour in 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Shake Well
Add a handful of ice to the cocktail shaker, close it tightly, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Using a strainer, pour the mixture from the shaker over the ice-filled highball glass.
Finishing Touches
- 6
Add Tonic
Top off the drink with 4 oz of tonic water, pouring it gently to maintain the fizz.
- 7
Garnish
Optionally garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass and add a few fresh mint leaves for aroma.
- 8
Serve
Enjoy your refreshing Capucine cocktail immediately.
