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Elderflower Thyme 75

Light, floral and sparkly, this drink is super refreshing and ridiculously good. Make it for yourself or make it for a crowd, this spring stunner is bound to wow your audience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine French
Servings 1 drink
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz thyme simple syrup
  • 1-2 oz sparkling wine such as prosecco or cava
  • lemon peel garnish
  • thyme garnish

For the Simple Syrup

  • 1 C water
  • 1 C sugar
  • 5-7 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions
 

Make the Cocktail

  • Combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker half filled with ice. Shake for 30-45 seconds. Pour into a Champagne flute.
  • Top with sparkling wine, garnish with lemon twist and thyme.

Make the Simple Syrup

  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium high heat. Add the thyme, and simmer for five minutes. Take off the heat, let it continue to steep for a few hours. Strain, and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

If you want to make an even simpler cocktail, simply combine 2 oz of elderflower liqueur with sparkling wine. Devine. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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