The Nasturtium Breeze

This refreshing cocktail, The Nasturtium Breeze, is inspired by the now-closed Martini House in St. Helena, Calif. It's a delightful blend of Aviation gin, St.-Germain elderflower liqueur, and a hint of lemon, topped with soda. Served with a picturesque nasturtium blossom and leaf, it's a drink that's not only pleasing to the palate but also to the eyes. Perfect for any cocktail hour, this cocktail strikes a delightful balance between tartness and sweetness.

The Nasturtium Breeze

A delightful blend of gin, St.-Germain, and lemon juice, topped with soda and garnished with a beautiful nasturtium blossom and leaf.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 oz St.-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 nasturtium blossom and leaf, for garnish
  • Seltzer

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the gin, St.-Germain elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
  2. Shake the mixture well.
  3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass over ice, and add the nasturtium blossom.
  4. Fill the glass with seltzer and float the nasturtium leaf on top.