Stella Recipe

Inspired by Sy Thai

Time12m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass
Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass by placing it in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Build and shake
In a cocktail shaker, add the gin (2 oz), elderflower liqueur (0.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.75 oz), simple syrup (0.5 oz), and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) until almost full. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled (exterior of shaker becomes cold).
3
Fine strain
Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the shaken mixture into the chilled glass using both the shaker strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and pulp for a smooth texture.
4
Top with sparkling wine
Carefully top the cocktail with approximately 2 oz of dry sparkling wine or Champagne. Pour gently down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles and avoid excessive foam.
5
Garnish and serve
Express the oils of a lemon twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down, bending it briefly over the cocktail, then rub the rim of the glass with the twist and drop it into the drink as a garnish. Serve immediately.