Gin Blossom Delight

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Gin Blossom Delight cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Pressed apple juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
1.00 fl oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Pressed apple juice
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Gin Blossom Delight is a sophisticated symphony of fruit and flora, where gin's botanical bite meets the honeyed embrace of apricot and elderflower.

This elegant cocktail balances the crisp juniper notes of Beefeater with the luscious sweetness of Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, while St-Germain adds its distinctive floral complexity. The pressed apple juice provides a fresh, orchard-like foundation, with lemon juice cutting through with necessary brightness. Served in a chilled martini glass with a twist of lemon zest, it presents as beautifully as it tastes. The Gin Blossom Delight makes an impressive aperitif for dinner parties or a refreshing option for springtime gatherings on the patio. Despite its complex flavor profile, it's surprisingly straightforward to prepare—just shake, strain, and serve. This cocktail pairs wonderfully with light appetizers like goat cheese crostini, seafood dishes such as seared scallops, or even a simple cheese board featuring creamy, mild cheeses that won't overpower its delicate flavor architecture.