From Vineyard To Cocktail Glass

It’s been 8 months into 2024 and not a single grape cocktail in sight! You might think grapes are only for wine, but we’re here to shake things up and show they have a lot more to offer. We've already jazzed up martinis and margaritas with your favorite fruits, and now we're teaming grapes with gin to whip up a deliciously new concoction. Cheers to expanding the grape’s horizons! The Vineyard Garden Cocktail is like a summer evening in a glass, full of elegance and refreshing vibes. Imagine sipping on a drink that blends the juicy sweetness of fresh grapes with the crisp botanicals of gin and a hint of fragrant elderflower liqueur. It’s the perfect way to whisk yourself away to a sun-soaked vineyard, no matter where you are!

Vineyard Garden Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz gin
• ¾ oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
• 1 oz fresh white grape juice
• ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3-4 fresh grapes, halved
• A few fresh mint leaves
• Soda water
• Ice cubes
• Mint sprig and grape skewers for garnish
• Instructions:

In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh grapes and mint leaves. Gently muddle them to release their juices and aromas.

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Pour in the gin, elderflower liqueur, white grape juice, and lemon juice.

Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.

Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.

Add a splash of soda water to give the cocktail a light, bubbly finish.

Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few skewered grapes for a lovely presentation.