Ingredients:

  • 3 oz London dry gin
  • 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 oz tonic water (to taste)
  • Ice cubes (for serving)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges or twists (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Wash fresh mint leaves and slice lemon into wedges or twists.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into two ice-filled glasses.
  5. Slowly pour tonic water into each glass to taste.
  6. Add a sprig of mint and a lemon twist or wedge to each glass.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste!