Gilroy Cocktail
The Gilroy cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that perfectly balances the sweetness of fruit with the herbal notes of gin. This delightful concoction is ideal for summer gatherings or a sophisticated evening at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Cocktail glass or coupe
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz Soda water
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon wheel
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a cocktail glass or coupe by filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- Gently top the drink with soda water, stirring lightly to combine.
- Add a few fresh mint leaves and a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can muddle a few mint leaves in the shaker before adding the other ingredients for enhanced mint flavor. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of elderflower liqueur to suit your taste.