Sunshine Elderflower Gin Fizz

This sparkling elderflower gin fizz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a garden party. The floral sweetness of elderflower liqueur pairs beautifully with crisp gin and a squeeze of fresh lemon, then gets lifted by a generous splash of sparkling water. It's effortlessly elegant and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for lazy weekends or spontaneous gatherings.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 6 oz London dry gin
• 4 oz elderflower liqueur such as St-Germain
• 3 oz fresh lemon juice about 3 lemons
• 2 oz simple syrup
• 12 oz chilled sparkling water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 slices fresh lemon for garnish
• 8 sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Directions

1. Squeeze lemons and strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup and stir well until blended.
3. Taste the base mixture and adjust sweetness by adding a touch more simple syrup if desired.
4. Fill four tall glasses generously with ice cubes.
5. Pour the gin mixture evenly over the ice in each glass, filling each about halfway.
6. Top each glass slowly with sparkling water and give a very gentle stir to preserve the bubbles.
7. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice on the rim and two sprigs of fresh mint, then serve immediately.

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