Our raspberry & lemon elderflower gin cocktail is fresh, fruity, and made in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! This refreshing cocktail combines muddled raspberries, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur, with a kick of gin. Perfect easy cocktail for summer gatherings or a night in, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds.
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For more elderflower gin cocktails, try our classic French gimlet. And, if gin is your drink of choice, you will love our festive cranberry gin cocktail and aperol gin cocktail, a summertime favorite.
This raspberry elderflower cocktail marked the beginning of my passion for mixology. Experimenting with muddled fruit and herbs opened my eyes to the art of extracting their flavors and achieving a harmonious balance of flavors.
It also sparked my fascination with the dynamic duo of gin and St Germain. The delicate floral notes of elderflower liqueur perfectly complement an herbaceous gin. Paired with the vibrant flavors of raspberry and lemon, this elderflower martini is delicious. I hope this libation inspires you to embark on your own creative mixology journey, just as it did for me.
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Why We Love this Recipe
Simple and sophisticated: With just four ingredients, this elderflower gin cocktail is effortlessly elegant, proving that complexity isn't always necessary for a delicious drink.
Quick and easy: This cocktail with elderflower liqueur is a breeze to whip up, requiring minimal effort and time. It's the perfect choice for impromptu gatherings or when you're craving a refreshing drink without the fuss.
Seasonal summer cocktail: While this gin and elderflower cocktail is delicious year-round, it's even better when raspberries are in season. Raspberries are at the peak of sweetness and juiciness during the summer months.
Ingredients
- Gin serves as the base spirit, providing depth and complexity with its botanical flavors. Gin has herbal and juniper notes that pair beautifully with the floral essence of elderflower liqueur, creating a well-balanced and sophisticated drink. Note: Beefeater London dry gin is my personal favorite gin.
- St Germain is an elderflower liqueur that has a delicate floral aroma and flavor, imparting a subtle sweetness and depth.
- Raspberries add a burst of freshness and vibrant color to the cocktail, while also providing a sweet and tart flavor profile.
- Lemon juice adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the raspberries and elderflower liqueur. For another lemon forward drink, try my lavender lemon drop martini next!
Variations
- Blackberry: Muddle fresh blackberries or add a splash of blackberry simple syrup to make a blackberry version of this drink.
- Make it sparkling: Top this St Germain gin cocktail with sparkling water, tonic water, soda water, or prosecco for a fizz or bubbly version.
- Add herbs: Muddle fresh basil, thyme, or mint leaves along with raspberries for an herbal infusion.
- Citrus: Lime juice can be used instead of fresh lemon juice.
- St. Germain can be a little on the pricey side, so I often use an off brand of elderflower liqueur when making this drink. Drillaud elderflower liqueur is about half the cost of St. Germain and has a very similar, if not the same, taste.
How to Make this Elderflower Gin Cocktail
This refreshing cocktail packs a punch with only 4 ingredients! Elderflower with gin is a delicious combination and this cocktail showcases it well.
Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add raspberries and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Note: You can muddle at this step or towards the end.
Step 2: Next, add St Germain and gin to the cocktail shaker.
Step 3: Using a muddler or wooden spoon, crush the raspberries until they are broken up, or macerated.
Step 4: Add a few ice cubes and put the top on the cocktail shaker. Shake for 20-30 seconds until the drink is chilled and well combined.
Strain and pour the gin and elderflower cocktail, or as we sometimes call it, our raspberry martini, into a coupe glass. Serve by the pool on a warm day or for a boozy brunch.
Expert Tips
Strain the cocktail by using a fine mesh strainer to to remove any pulp or seeds. This is an optional step, but necessary if you want the drink to have a smooth texture.
Use a fork or wooden spoon if you don't have a muddler tool.
Choose a good-quality gin with botanical notes that complement the floral flavor of St Germain.
Garnish with fresh raspberries, a lemon twist, or edible flowers to enhance the visual appeal.
Recipe FAQs
Muddling is a bartending technique used to extract flavors from fresh ingredients like fruits, herbs, or spices. To muddle a drink, start by placing the ingredients at the bottom of a glass or cocktail shaker. Then, use a muddler—a specialized bartending tool—to gently press and twist the ingredients against the bottom of the container.
When making any gin cocktail, use a good-quality gin that you enjoy drinking whether it be Tanqueray, Empress, or Hendrick's gin. My personal favorite gin to use is Beefeater London dry gin.
St. Germain is a French liqueur made from elderflower blossoms, a flower from the Elderberry Tree. It's known for its sweet and subtle flavor profile, with hints of pear, peach, and citrus, along with distinct floral notes.
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Raspberry Lemon Elderflower Gin Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ½ ounces St Germain or any elderflower liqueur
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 6 raspberries
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except ice) in a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler, crush the raspberries until they are broken up, or macerated.
- Add 2-3 ice cubes. Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake for 20-30 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain drink directly into a cocktail glass to remove pulp or seeds. Garnish with raspberries or lemon wedge.
Notes
- The muddled raspberries get stuck in the cocktail strainer, so I take the lid off and use a fine mesh strainer to strain the liquid into a glass.
- If you don't have a muddler, you can crush, or smash, the raspberries with a fork or wooden spoon.
- Optional: Top the drink with a splash of soda water, tonic water, or prosecco.
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