Lazy Betty Recipe
A refreshing mix of vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Choose a tall glass or a highball glass to serve the Lazy Betty. Fill it with ice cubes to chill the glass.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Combine with Soda
Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over the ice. Top it off with 4 oz of soda water to give it a refreshing fizz.
Garnishing
- 4
Add Garnish
Garnish your drink with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass and drop in a few fresh mint leaves for added aroma and flavor.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately while cold, and enjoy your refreshing Lazy Betty cocktail!