Azalea Cocktail

The Azalea Cocktail blooms like a spring evening in a glass-delicate yet vibrant, with floral whispers that flirt with a subtle citrus tang. Perfect for an elegant garden gathering or a quiet fireside chat, each sip reveals layers of soft sweetness balanced by crisp, botanical notes. Its ethereal pink hue invites you in, promising a moment of calm sophistication and a touch of playful charm.

Azalea Cocktail

Lightly floral with a hint of citrus, this cocktail is smooth, approachable, and elegantly balanced-medium strength with refreshing botanicals.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 oz London Dry Gin Hendrick’s preferred for floral notes
• 0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur St-Germain recommended
• 0.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 0.25 oz Rich Demerara Syrup 2:1 ratio
• 2 dashes Orange Blossom Water
• Ice: Large clear cube for chilling

Equipment

• Jigger
• Hawthorne Strainer
• Boston Shaker
• Bar spoon

Method

 

1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, demerara syrup, and orange blossom water in a shaker tin.
3. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until the outside frosts over.
4. Double strain into the chilled coupe to remove small ice shards.
5. Garnish with a delicate edible flower floated on top, releasing a gentle floral aroma.

Notes

• Gently slap the edible flower between your fingers before placing it on the drink to enhance its fragrance.
• Glassware: Chilled Coupe