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Elderflower Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe

Elderflower Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
Here’s how I make an Elderflower Daiquiri. I start by grabbing the right tools and picking out the freshest ingredients I can find.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker: This is what I use to chill and mix everything together.
  • Jigger: Makes measuring the booze a lot easier.
  • Strainer: I use it to catch the ice and any stray pulp.
  • Citrus juicer: Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable, so I always juice it myself.
  • Bar spoon: Handy for gentle stirring if needed.
  • Serving glass: I’m partial to a coupe, but any chilled cocktail glass does the trick.
  • Fine mesh strainer: Optional, but I’ll grab it if I want a super smooth pour.
  • Knife and cutting board: For slicing limes or prepping a garnish.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur St-Germain is my go-to
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup tweak it to your taste
  • Ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • Lime wheel or edible flowers garnish, totally optional

Instructions

  • Fill your cocktail shaker with a generous scoop of ice.
  • Pour in 2 oz white rum, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz lime juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
  • Pop the lid on and shake it like you mean it for about 10–15 seconds, until everything’s super cold.
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass—use a fine mesh strainer if you want it extra smooth.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel or an edible flower if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Serve right away, while it’s still icy cold.

Notes

I always give my drink a taste before serving, just to make sure the sweet-tart balance is right. Too tart? Splash in a bit more simple syrup. Too sweet? Squeeze in extra lime juice.
If you’re making drinks for a group, just multiply the ingredients, but still shake each serving with ice—it keeps everything crisp. For a little extra aroma, I’ll sometimes squeeze the lime garnish over the drink to release those oils.
Crushed ice chills the drink faster, but heads up, it can water things down a touch. Want to skip the booze? Use elderflower syrup instead of liqueur and leave out the rum. It’s still refreshing.