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Cognac elderflower cocktail on a beige background with scattered chamomile flowers

The Floral Buzz Elderflower Cocktail

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Looking to try something new on your next date night? This deliciously floral and citrusy cocktail is made with an interesting balance of cognac, rum and elderflower liqueur with honey and fresh citrus.
Course aperitif, cocktail
Cuisine American
Dish Type Cocktail
Cooking Style Mixology
Seasonal Mother's Day, spring, summer, Valentine's Day
Ingredient Aged Rum, cognac, elderflower liqueur
Prep Time 5 minutes
Syrup prep 20 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 239
Author LoLa 41

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz honey syrup see notes in introduction for how to make honey syrup
  • 0.5 oz chamomile syrup see notes in introduction for how to make chamomile syrup
  • z oz cognac
  • 1 oz aged rum
  • 1 oz elderflower liquor
  • 0.5 oz each lime and lemon juice

Instructions

  • Prepare the honey syrup and chamomile syrup in advance. (See notes in the introduction on making these simple syrups.) Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Combine all ingredients and stir to mix. Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice to serve.

Notes

The honey and chamomile syrups should be made in advance and stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. 
If you're making this cocktail for two, you can mix both drinks in one batch and divide it between two glasses. 
Make sure you use fresh ice to make this or any cocktail. Old ice can impart a stale, "freezer" taste that can ruin a great drink. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg