Name Dropper Recipe
gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit, fresh lemon
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 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
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
- 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
- 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.
- 5
Enjoying Your Drink
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Name Dropper cocktail!