Cocktail Suggestion: Elderflower Gin and Tonic

By Roy Kelley

Industry Observer with Retired

June 06, 2018 03:00 AM

Cocktail Suggestion: Elderflower Gin and Tonic

Chef Dolores has prepared some especially good gin and tonic cocktails and I thought you might like to have the recipe for your summertime happy hours.

ELDERFLOWER GIN AND TONIC

Yields 1 cocktail

A fusion of Gin and Tonic that pairs Bombay Sapphire gin with Elderflower Liqueur.

Ingredients:

2 large spheres of ice

2 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin

1 oz. Elderflower Liqueur ( I used Lloyd's)

1 3” strip of orange zest

1 6-8 oz. bottle of Fever-Tree tonic water (I used diet Fever-Tree)

Orange bitters to taste.

Instructions:

Put ice spheres in an oversized glass (I use 8-10 cubes)

Gently pour in the gin and Elderflower liqueur

Using a paring knife, cut off a strip or orange zest over the glass. Rub the rim of the glass with the zest and put it into the glass.

Slowly pour in the tonic and add the orange bitters to taste.

Enjoy!

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Bombay sapphire sounds so nice. I am from Bombay . I love sapphire but do not drink gin.

Jun 06, 2018 03:14 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Roy... no happy hours for me, as I don't drink alcohol. As for gin, I can barely tolerate the smell. But I'll keep this in mind in case anyone comes to my home and asks for a gin and tonic.

Jun 06, 2018 03:40 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Roy Kelley I drink "ice water" on the rocks with a wedge of lemon.... sometimes, I'll order it straight up, no fruit....

Jun 06, 2018 03:48 AM

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

Orlando, FL
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. I like a good drink, but gin is not on the list! Thanks anyway! I will pass it on to my son! Enjoy your day!

Jun 06, 2018 04:29 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Roy. We're not big drinkers in my home, but I may have to make an exception for this one.

Jun 06, 2018 04:38 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, We're not drinkers but this mix seems like an interesting one...

Jun 06, 2018 06:40 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I am not a gin drinker but I particualy like a cumber martini with cucumber infused vodka.

Jun 06, 2018 09:26 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Joe Pryor

I am not usually a gin drinker. This version has changed my thinking.

Jun 06, 2018 09:29 AM

Gabe Sanders

Stuart, FL

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, have not had a gin & tonic for years, and with our very hot summer already, may have to try this one.

Jun 06, 2018 10:12 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL

TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Roy I do think that you and Chef Dolores make a good pair when it comes to the many things you do and enjoy in life...for instance, matters of entertainment, food, and beverage.

Jun 06, 2018 10:27 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

Although we are not fans of gin the addition of Elderflower sounds like a would make it taste better. Thank you Chef Dolores! A

Jun 06, 2018 11:13 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Jun 06, 2018 12:16 PM

Gabe Sanders

Stuart, FL

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Roy - I think I have everything. Maybe I can take an afternoon break.

Jun 06, 2018 12:32 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - I could have used that Gin & Tonic last night! Long story, but I won't go into all that. The drink sounds refreshing and a perfect summer drink.

Have a nice evening!

Jun 06, 2018 01:50 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Roy, I am not a gin fan but I think the elder flower and orange zest would give it a good flavor. I do like the Fever Tree mixers it's not good using good liquor with cheap mixers!

Jun 06, 2018 02:04 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The flower would add a nice touch. I know you will enjoy this drink.

Jun 06, 2018 07:07 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback is always welcome and is very much appreciated.

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