Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz soda water (or tonic for a twist)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
  • Lemon wheel (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment. Chill your glass in the freezer if desired.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine elderflower liqueur and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
  3. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into your chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
  5. Add fresh mint leaves on top and a lemon wheel for decoration.