In the winter, we tend to indulge in the meticulous art of cocktail making, carefully stirring or shaking drinks like our favorite, penicillin. However, as the long days of summer set in, another desire emerges: that of quick, refreshing drinks with a little zing. Our current obsession is with ridiculously easy summer cocktails.
Our favorite two-ingredient cocktail is everything we look for in a summer drink. It's crisp, bubbly, and deliciously simple. With one trip to Trader Joe's, you'll have everything you need! Just pick out your favorite gin and a four-pack of TJ's Lemon Elderflower soda ($3.79 for a four-pack, or about 95 cents per can).
Simple recipes / Julie & Amy Luxemberg
What is Elderflower Lemon Soda?
TJ's Lemon Elderflower Soda is a beautiful balance of sweetness and sparkle thanks to a combination of cold-pressed lemon juice, cane sugar and elderflower extract. Fresh elderflowers, which come from the same plant as elderberries, are the star ingredient in the famous St-Germain elderflower liqueur. This soda was primarily intended as a mixer.
Elderflower extract is fresh and floral, complementing the soda’s tart lemon notes. Its taste is sophisticated, especially when paired with the second ingredient: gin. The botanical notes in gin add a crisp, herbal note that’s perfect for sipping on a warm day.
Simple recipes / Julie & Amy Luxemberg
How to Make a 2-Ingredient Elderflower Gin Cocktail
To make a cocktail, you will need:
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 can (8 ounces) TJ's lemon-elderflower soda
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Fill a cocktail glass with ice. If using lemon slices, place one inside the glass.
Add the gin, then the lemon-elderflower soda. For a stronger cocktail, use only half the can of soda.
Simple tip!
To make a large batch (four servings), combine six ounces of gin with four cans of TJ's Lemon Elderflower Soda in a large pitcher. Add ice before serving.
