The Sunflower Cocktail

Name: The Sunflower Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 oz. fresh lemon juice, plus lemon twist, for garnish; 1 oz. gin; 1 oz. elderflower liqueur; 1 oz. Cointreau; 1/8 tsp. absinthe; Sunflower petals, for garnish

This refreshing gin-based libation is every bit as sunny as its namesake.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Aug 3, 2022

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Garnished with a lemon rind and sunflower petal (they're edible!) this sunny gin-based drink is great for autumn parties in the golden light of the afternoon.

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Ingredients

1 oz. fresh lemon juice, plus lemon twist, for garnish
1 oz. gin
1 oz. elderflower liqueur
1 oz. Cointreau
1/8 tsp. absinthe
Sunflower petals, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1 Combine lemon juice, gin, elderflower liqueur, Cointreau, and absinthe in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake until very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Serve garnished with lemon twist and sunflower petals.

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