Gin & Tonic with a curious twist. My husband Steve is a big fan of gin and tonics, especially in the summer. My friend Toni loves gin too and has recently introduced me to some unique flavor profiles that are on the market. You know I am a Kentucky bourbon girl but I am always up for a new cocktail. Recently I have been making cocktails with elderflower liqueur, I love the fruit, herb and spice profiles it add to a drink. What I love most of all is experimenting with flavors, the combination of gin, elderberry and grapefruit is perfect for a refreshing cocktail to enjoy during the hot summer nights. Cheers.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces gin

1 ounce elderflower liqueur

1 and 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

Tonic or club soda

Rosemary sprig

Grapefruit sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Add ice to cocktail shaker, pour gin, liqueur, juice into shaker. Shake until chilled

2. Pour cocktail into ice filled glass, top off with tonic water.

3. Garnish with rosemary sprig and slice of grapefruit.

Yields: 1 cocktail

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