French Citrus Elixir

This delightful cocktail, known as the French Citrus Elixir, combines the sweet floral notes of elderflower liqueur with the dry gin, Lillet Blanc, and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. A touch of lemon bitters adds complexity to the drink, resulting in a sweet and citrusy concoction that's perfect for brightening up any occasion.

French Citrus Elixir

A delightful cocktail that combines elderflower liqueur, gin, Lillet Blanc, fresh grapefruit juice, and lemon bitters for a sweet and citrusy flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz. dry gin
  • 2 oz. Lillet Blanc
  • 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • A few dashes of lemon bitters

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
  2. Add elderflower liqueur, dry gin, Lillet Blanc, fresh grapefruit juice, and a few dashes of lemon bitters to the shaker
  3. Vigorously shake the ingredients together for at least 30 seconds
  4. Strain the mixture into a martini glass