Eternal Sunshine Gin Cocktail Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cocktail
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Calories
1773 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Eternal Sunshine Gin Cocktail Recipe
Description
This cocktail combines 1 1/2 ounces of botanical gin with 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur and 3 ounces elderflower tonic to build a floral base. Adding 1/4 ounce each of orange blossom water and lime juice introduces subtle citrus and floral accents. The ingredients are mixed in a highball or gin and tonic glass filled with ice and stirred gently to maintain the tonic's effervescence.
Garnished with thinly sliced orange and lime wheels placed inside the glass, this drink presents a fresh aroma and visually appealing presentation. The flavor profile highlights elderflower's aromatic sweetness balanced by lime's brightness and the herbal gin.
Serve the Eternal Sunshine Gin Cocktail as a refreshing option for warm weather or whenever a floral, lightly sweetened gin drink suits the occasion. It pairs well with light appetizers or as a standalone aperitif.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin I use Roku gin, botanical
- 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur St-Germain brand
- 3 ounces elderflower tonic
- 1/4 ounce orange blossom water
- 1/4 ounce lime juice
- orange for garnish, wheels
- lime for garnish, wheels
Instructions
- Mix the cocktail: Fill a highball or gin and tonic glass with ice. Add the gin, St‑Germain, elderflower tonic, orange blossom water and lime juice. Stir.
- Garnish and serve: To garnish, slide one thinly sliced orange wheel and 1 thinly sliced lime wheel down the side of the glass. Cheers!
Notes
- To reduce floral intensity, substitute elderflower tonic with standard tonic water when mixing the cocktail.
- Stir gently to preserve carbonation in the tonic for a lively texture.
- Use fresh citrus wheels for garnish to enhance aroma and visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1773 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177.3kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 10.8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 3.5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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