This light spring cocktail features the Scandanavian herbal spirit aquavit alongside elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed pink grapefruit and lemon juices.
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 SyrupIngredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Instructions:
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.
Store leftover syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.