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Elderflower & Grapefruit Aquavit Sour

Amy Traynor
This light spring cocktail features the Scandanavian herbal spirit aquavit alongside elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed pink grapefruit and lemon juices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz aquavit (I used Ahus Akvavit)
  • 1 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
  • .5 oz elderflower liqueur (I used St. Germain)
  • .5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .25 oz simple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it ¾ with ice.
  • Shake until chilled (about 12 seconds) and strain into a coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist and an edible spring bloom, if desired.

Notes

Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
  1. Combine the sugar and water in a jar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about two minutes. For an even quicker syrup, use hot (but not boiling) water. 
  2. Store leftover syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
For more on simple syrup and every other kind of syrup, check out my Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups.
Keyword aquavit, elderflower, grapefruit, simple syrup, spring cocktails
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