Bitter Elder
| 2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 2 fl oz | Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Method
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Bitter Elder contains 234 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 13.2% alc./vol. (26.4° proof)
- 24.6 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a short drink created in 2005 by Tonin Kacaj at Maze, London, England.
Review
The eponymous elderflower is well balanced with the other ingredients to make a dry refreshing long drink.
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