Afternoon Cocktail - Jenni Lee

In your cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, and lime juice. Do not add the sparkling wine to the shaker, as the carbonation will cause the shaker to burst open during agitation. 3. Shake Vigorously

Muddle a single slice of fresh jalapeño alongside the cucumber to introduce a subtle, warming heat that contrasts beautifully with the cooling mint.

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh berries with the lemon juice and simple syrup. jenni lee afternoon cocktail

Infusions of rosemary, mint, basil, or elderflower mirror the outdoor, daytime environment.

The carbonation is a key component. Use a high-quality, chilled sparkling water or tonic. Pour it in gently to preserve its bubbles. A flat afternoon cocktail is a sad one. In your cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower

Fresh citrus juices stimulate the appetite and provide a crisp finish.

A pale, blush pink or soft straw hue, typically garnished with fresh herbs and a citrus twist. Shake Vigorously Muddle a single slice of fresh

The name says it all: Afternoon. But which afternoons?

With these principles in mind, here are two definitive recipes for what the Jenni Lee Afternoon Cocktail could and should be.