Elder Sour

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Pasteurised egg white
1	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters (optional)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker. DRY SHAKE (without ice) and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon slice & cherry on stick (sail)

Comment:

So smooth it's almost fluffy. A great after-dinner drink.

Variant:

Served 'up' in a sour glass.

About:

Created in 2006 by yours truly (Simon Difford), London, England.

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