Jul 14 2026
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Name Dropper Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit, fresh lemon

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Fresh Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Grapefruit and Lemon

    Start by juicing the fresh grapefruit and lemon. You will need 1 oz of grapefruit juice and 0.5 oz of lemon juice. Use a citrus juicer for the best results, ensuring to strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds.

  2. 2

    Measuring the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, measure out 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, 1 oz of the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and 0.5 oz of the freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Shaking the Cocktail

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add all the measured ingredients. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 4

    Straining and Garnishing

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit on the rim and a twist of lemon peel for added aroma and presentation.

  2. 5

    Enjoying Your Drink

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Name Dropper cocktail!

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