Lillet elderflower spritz
An herbal and floral, low-alcohol cocktail perfect for summer sipping.
Ingredients
- 30 ml ½ oz or 1 tablespoon St. Germain liqueur
- 90 ml 1 ½ oz or 3 tablespoons Lillet Blanc
- 1 wedge of lemon
- 90 ml 1 ½ oz or 3 tablespoons sparkling mineral water
- Ice
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
- 1 sprig of fresh lemon thyme
- 2-3 fresh borage flowers optional
Instructions
- Fill a glass halfway up with ice. Add the liqueur and the Lillet Blanc. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the drink, and add it to the glass. Add the sparkling mineral water, then stir gently with a cocktail spoon.
- Gently massage the mint and thyme sprig to release some of the aroma, then add them to the glass along with the borage flowers. Serve.
Notes
Please see the blog post for ingredient substitutions