Hi Life Spritz

Hi Life Spritz image
Serve in
a Collins glass...
1½ shot Rutte Dry Gin BUY
1½ shot Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine
1½ shot St Germain Elderflower Liqueur BUY
Top up with Soda (club soda)
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How to make:

STIR three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda and lightly stir.

Garnish:

Lime wedge squeezed and dropped in drink

Comment:

Borrowing its name from both BA High Life magazine and the Hi-ball glass it is served in, this refreshing long drink combines the botanical complexity of gin with honeyed elderflower liqueur balanced by white wine acidity.

Origin:

Created on 30th May 2014 by Simon Difford at the Cabinet Room, London, England for British Airways’ BA High Life Magazine.

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