Description
Cocktail enthusiasts will adore this classic Floradora, a gin-based libation originating from Broadway’s golden era. Tart raspberry and zesty ginger beer combine with smooth gin, creating a refreshing drink that transports drinkers to an elegant, prohibition-era nightclub.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits:
- 1.5 – 2 ounces (45 – 60 milliliters) gin
Fruit and Liqueur:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) raspberry liqueur
Mixer and Garnishes:
- 2 – 4 ounces (60 – 120 milliliters) ginger beer
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
- Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a tall Collins or highball glass and add cubed ice to the brim for optimal temperature retention.
- Pour gin, lime juice, and raspberry liqueur directly over the ice, creating a vibrant liquid foundation.
- Top the mixture with crisp, effervescent ginger beer, allowing the bubbles to naturally blend the ingredients.
- Use a long cocktail spoon to delicately integrate the spirits, ensuring a harmonious and well-mixed beverage.
- Enhance the visual and aromatic profile by garnishing with fresh thyme sprigs, ripe raspberries, and edible flowers.
- Serve immediately while the drink remains cold and the carbonation is at its peak, delivering a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail experience.
Notes
- Swap gin for vodka or white rum to create a personalized twist on the classic cocktail.
- Use fresh raspberries instead of raspberry liqueur for a more natural, less sweet flavor profile.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the drink cooler for longer and enhance the overall drinking experience.
- Select high-quality ginger beer with a robust, spicy kick to elevate the cocktail’s complexity and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg