Squash Blossom Sling
Daily Recipe: July 31, 2025
Our Squash Blossom Sling brings a delightful twist to your usual cocktail. It's an adventurous blend of French elderflower liqueur and the surprising star of our show: squash blossom infused gin, bound by a bright, refreshing citrus hint. This cocktail is a unique experience to spice up your summer!
Ingredients (for 4)
- Squash blossom infused gin - 8 oz. - include several squash blossoms
- French elderflower liqueur - 4 oz.
- Lemon juice - 4 oz.
- Simple syrup - 2 oz.
- Soda water - as needed
- Squash blossoms - - for garnish
- Lemon peels - - for garnish
- Ice cubes -
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌼🍸🌙Prepare the squash blossom infused gin by immersing 6-8 clean blossoms in gin. Leave it overnight to infuse.
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Step 2 - 🌼🍸🍋🥄In a cocktail shaker, combine the squash blossom infused gin, French elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Step 3 - 🥃🧊Fill four glasses with ice cubes to prepare for the cocktail.
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Step 4 - 🥂🍸🌼🍋Pour the cocktail mixture into the glasses, top with soda water, and garnish with a fresh squash blossom and a twist of lemon peel.
Additional
Though the drink involves a wait for the gin infusion, it is well worth the wait for the extra flavor. It allows you to add a personal touch by using your favorite gin. You can also adjust your drink's sweetness by altering the simple syrup quantity. Kids can help with the garnishing!