Jul 14 2026

Cocktail 1 Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A refreshing mix of spirits and flavors.

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Mixers

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Before mixing your cocktail, place your glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Tonic Water

    Top the cocktail with tonic water, pouring it gently to preserve the bubbles.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add the fresh mint leaves and lemon wheel as garnish on top of the drink.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!

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