A little about this dish
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.
A final fox tip
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!