Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Victor CaféIt's A Wonderful Life Recipe

It's A Wonderful Life Recipe

Inspired by The Victor Café
Time10m
Serves1

crisp and refreshing with notes of Elderflower and honey shaken and served up with an orange twist

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Honey Syrup

    In a small bowl, mix equal parts honey and warm water until fully combined. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the elderflower liqueur, gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then place it on the rim of the glass as a garnish.

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