Fancy a cheeky Friday cocktail? We've got you covered courtesy of our good friends at Warner Edwards. With a sweeter twist on a nice sharp classic, the elderflower gimlet is simple and delicious.
The gimlet was supposedly invented by Dr Thomas Gimlette in the 19th century as a means of getting citrus into his sailors to avoid scurvy. Clever bloke! Though he probably ended up with a load of drunk sailors with perfect teeth.
Tip! If we have any lying about, we sometimes add a splash of sparkling wine.
Elderflower Gimlet (Makes One)
You will need:
50ml Good quality gin
20ml Elderflower cordial
Squeeze of lime
Sprig of mint.
Shake it:
Put the gin and elderflower into a cocktail shaker with ice (we recommend a penguin shaker) and squeeze half a lime in there - make sure to avoid any pips falling in.
Give it all a good battering and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig if mint and away you go!
It's perfect for a spring evening (well, with the weather the way it is, at least the sauce will cheer us up.)
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