Sunflower Cocktail

Side view of the Sunflower cocktail in a coupe glass with ingredients and tools in the background.

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5 from 1 vote

This gin cocktail is bright and citrusy, with a sweet and tangy floral addition from St Germain liqueur.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: absinthe, alcohol, elderflower, gin, lemon, triple sec

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

Cocktail serving glass (coupe)
Cocktail shaker and strainer
Jigger or measuring cup
Knife and cutting board (optional - for citrus and/or garnish)
Xacto knife (optional - for garnish)
Cocktail spray bottle (optional - for absinthe rinse)
Cocktail pick (optional - for garnish. Choose one with a rounded end)

Ingredients

¾ ounce gin (preferably London Dry style)
¾ ounce triple sec (I used Cointreau)
¾ ounce elderflower liqueur (I used St Germain)
¾ ounce lemon juice
1-2 sprays absinthe (or rinse the glass with it if you don't have a spray bottle)

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Instructions

Garnish

Use a vegetable peeler to peel off a large piece of a lemon peel.
With an xacto knife or a sharp paring knife, cut the lemon peel into the shape of a sunflower.
Take a cocktail pick with a rounded end and pierce the flower shape in the center. Being careful to not nick your fingertips, push the pick all the way through so it looks like the round end is the center of the flower.
Set the garnish aside while you make the drink.

Cocktail

Add the gin, triple sec, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, seal it and shake 15-20 times.
Spray or rinse your serving glass with absinthe.
Strain the drink into the serving glass.
Add the lemon peel garnish and serve.

Notes

For the garnish, making the sunflower shape is optional. I still recommend using a piece of lemon peel even if you don't shape it -- just twist it over top of the drink and rest it in the glass.

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