Chic La Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Brightening & Aromatics
Sparkle & Finish
Method
Cocktail Base
Combine spirits and citrus
Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
Add aromatics
Add 2 dashes of orange bitters and the grated lemon zest (about 1/4 tsp) into the shaker to lift the citrus aromatics.
Dry shake (optional)
If you prefer a silkier texture, dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 8–10 seconds to emulsify the lemon zest and liqueur with the citrus juice.
Shake with ice
Add a generous handful of ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
Sparkle & Finish
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice to remove ice shards and lemon zest.
Top with soda
Gently top the drink with 2 oz chilled club soda or sparkling water. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to integrate without losing too much carbonation.