What is Elderflower liqueur?

It's a liqueur made from fresh flowers of the elderberry plant. I like using St. Germain but any brand you like works. It can get pricey but you can use it for lots of different cocktails and it will last you a while.

Can I make this cocktail non-alcoholic?

Yes! Try finding elderflower syrup and/or soda to give it that flavor without any alcohol. There are definitely lots on the market (Monin is the first that comes to mind) but if you can't find elderflower syrup you can also make your own at home!

Can I make it sugar-free?

This cocktail isn't very sweet but if you want it to be even lower in sugar, simply skip the simple syrup. Elderflower liqueur also has some sugar in so that is something to keep in mind.

St. Germain Elderflower Margarita

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St. Germain Elderflower Margarita

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This St. Germain Elderflower margarita is a floral take on the classic margarita and it's the perfect spring and summer cocktail!

Total Time5 minutes
Yield1 1x
DietVegan

Ingredients

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Salt rim: 1 tbsp Himalayan pink salt or sea salt

1 1/2 oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Elderflower liqueur (I used St. Germain)
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup (see notes)
Ice
Lime slices for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

To garnish the glass rim, run a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in Himalayan pink salt or sea salt to coat. Fill up the glass with ice and set it aside.
Add silver tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a handful of ice. Close and shake for 10-15 seconds until very cool.
Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

I recommend always prepping the glass first so that you can serve the cocktail right away after shaking it. Try not to let it sit in the cocktail shaker for too long before serving to avoid it getting watered down by the ice.

Non-alcoholic version: Use elderflower syrup instead of the liqueur and tequila. Top up the drink with soda - elderflower or lemon/lime sodas work the best in this drink.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Category: Cocktail
Method: Shaker
Cuisine: American

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