Twist Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you assemble the cocktail to chill.

If using an orange twist, wash and dry an orange. Use a peeler or sharp paring knife to remove a 1/2-inch-wide strip of peel, avoiding too much white pith. Set aside.

Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (enough to three-quarters fill). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted. This chills and integrates the citrus and liqueur with the spirit.

If you chilled a coupe or are serving in a rocks/highball glass filled with fresh ice, strain the shaken mixture: for a coupe, double-strain into the chilled glass; for a highball, strain over fresh large ice cubes.

Top with 2 oz chilled club soda to add a bright effervescence. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate the soda without flattening the bubbles.

Express the orange twist over the drink by holding it peel-side down above the glass and giving it a quick pinch to release the oils across the surface. Run the peel around the rim if desired, then drop the twist into the drink as garnish. Add a lemon wheel on the rim or in the glass if using.

Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.