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Difford's Guide · 2023-05-09T09:51:50+00:00

Sprays of oils from both orange and lemon zest twists aid the fine balance of this bittersweet aperitivo, which fittingly has become known by many as an...

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Miguel Perales

16th July 2022 at 21:23

This a “tale of two cities”. Starts slightly bitter and dry from the Campari and Gin but finishes slightly sweet from the St Germain. I don’t feel the Elderflower is lost, it shows up nicely at the end.

Moe Rosenberg

13th July 2022 at 00:10

As I cannot get a hold of any kosher Elderflower liqueur, I've picked up a bottle of Monin elderflower syrup and am hoping to substitute it in this cocktail.

I've never tried elderflower liqueur, so I have nothing to compare it to. Would anyone know or suggest how I'd go about the substitution? (I know it'll turn out less alcoholic, but I'm going more for overall taste). Maybe a bit more base alcohol or less syrup than liqueur? If so, how much?

Simon Difford

13th July 2022 at 13:17

The alc./vol. of the elderflower liqueur is so low (20%) that that isn't going to be such an issue as flavour and sugar.

Moe Rosenberg

13th July 2022 at 12:06

Thank you so much, Simon. And I shouldn't increase any other alcohol? I knew it wouldn't be exactly the same, but until an elderflower liqueur gets certified, this is what I have.

Zaphod Beeblebrox

2nd July 2022 at 05:45

It's pretty good, but adding 1/4-1/2 of Italicus really makes it.

Richard Christmas

23rd December 2022 at 19:30

Agreed! ¼ works very well indeed. Next time I'll try ½.

David Porter

24th June 2022 at 18:56

Unlike many comments on here I found that the St Germain 'hid' itself well in these proportions; I do however prefer a little more bitterness so ended up with 4:2:1 proportions, will be drinking again though

Ryan Wilson

4th June 2022 at 01:26

I cut the elderflower to 3/4oz, but still find it too sweet and unbalanced, over-powering the campari. Next time, I’ll try even 1/2oz parts each.

Andrew Davison

29th May 2022 at 03:22

I like a drink with more volume, and make my Negroni with 2 oz gin to 1 oz sweet vermouth / Campari. So I did the same here, 2 oz gin 1 oz St Germaine / 1 oz Campari. Excellent balance and one I will definitely move into my regular rotation!

Ros Coghlan

23rd July 2022 at 09:24

Just made your version & it’s great

Anonymous

29th January 2022 at 21:20

Strong drink I cut back on elder flower like everyone said I think I would rather cut back on gin little over powering for me definite quinine after taste from Campari but over all a nice strong sipping cocktail for a cold snowy afternoon while cleaning carpet n listening to Pink Floyd

Brandon John

21st January 2022 at 06:38

This is a new favourite as an opening tipple for small gatherings. Hard to go past that colour! Dropped it to 20ml St Germain as others suggested, and that worked well.

Soldato Ryan

9th January 2022 at 17:27

Used No. 10 gin and Gagliardo Bitter Radicale, dropped the St. G a smidge from other recommenders...great drink, also loved the color. I tasted a lot of a grapefruit in this drink.

Konstantin Luchnikov

25th December 2021 at 20:21

Mixed it with Neroli gin (That Boutique-y Gin Company). Tasty and complex, but next time I would decrease the amount of St. Germain a bit.

Leon Camfield

17th December 2021 at 21:00

Delicious. I didn’t have an orange to hand, so I used a dash of orange bitters instead. Especially nice with gooseberry gin.

Maree King

15th September 2021 at 07:04

Absolutely love it, just about my favourite!

Hilary Young

10th June 2021 at 12:13

Too sweet & syrupy.

Calvin Grant

8th June 2021 at 02:41

Excellent elderflower cocktail. Thanks.

I D

1st March 2021 at 10:48

Lovely drink. The right amount of Campari for my taste - I find a classic negroni hates me too much.

Nathan Anderson

28th February 2021 at 02:29

I prefer this cocktail served up in a Nick & Nora glass with a slightly decreased amount of St. G. (20ml). In both configurations, it’s quite good though.