Full of fresh-squeezed juice and just enough sweetness, this easy Grapefruit Gin Cocktail with elderflower is a delicious addition to your afternoon happy hour.
Combine gin, grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker full of ice cubes.
2 oz gin, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 oz grapefruit juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz lime juice
Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Sip and enjoy!
Notes
For the simple syrup - Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup hot water. Stir until sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate the syrup until it's completely cold before using in your cocktail.