Floradora Cocktail
The Floradora is a refreshing and vibrant gin-based cocktail that dates back to the early 1900s. Named after the Broadway musical "Florodora," it's a delightful mix of gin, raspberry, lime, and ginger ale, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Highball glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Raspberry syrup
- 4 oz Ginger ale
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and raspberry syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up with ginger ale.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the gin with a non-alcoholic spirit or additional ginger ale. Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount of raspberry syrup.