French Gimlet

Everyone has a favorite summertime cocktail.  When the weather turns humid and I am craving an iced cold libation, gin is definitely my go-to spirit.  My current favorite gin drink is what is sometimes referred to as a "French Gimlet." Shake your favorite gin with a bit of herbaceous elderflower liquor and lots of fresh lime juice. This drink gives you all of the refreshing qualities of gin, with a bit more punch than your standard gin and tonic. It's not too sweet, it's not too strong and it has ample citrusy tang from the lime.  Perfect on a hot summer evening.  Serve it straight up or, as I like to, over ice.  The colder the better in my book.  This cocktail just may become your new drink of summer.

French Gimlet

makes 2

4.5 ounces gin 

1.5 ounces elderflower liquor (such as St. Germain)

juice from one lime

lime slices for garnish

Combine first three ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour cocktail into two chilled  glasses or two glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Fresh lime juice gives this cocktail a juicy kick of tartness.

A bit of gin and a bit of elderflower liquor.

Summertime in a glass.