These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

🌼 1.5 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain) – Light, floral, slightly sweet
🍸 1.5 oz vodka – Use premium quality for a smoother finish
🍋 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice – Adds brightness and balance
🍊 0.25 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec) – Boosts citrus complexity
🍬 Optional: 0.25 oz simple syrup – For a touch of sweetness if preferred
🧊 Ice cubes – For shaking and chilling
🌿 Garnish: edible flower, lemon twist, or a sugared rim

Begin by placing a coupe or martini glass in the freezer, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.

In a cocktail shaker, add:

Add ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold. This ensures proper dilution and chilling.

Discard ice from the serving glass. Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the mixture into your chilled glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist, edible flower, or even a sugared rim for extra flair. Serve immediately.

These martinis are forgiving and easy to adapt, but for best results:

Always use fresh lemon juice—it provides a sharper, more balanced acidity than bottled juice.
Shake, don’t stir—elderflower liqueur blends best with citrus when vigorously shaken with ice.
If you’re using a sugared rim, moisten the rim with lemon juice and dip in fine sugar before pouring.