Denim Blue Sour

2 oz Gin, Hendrick's
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Crème de Violette
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
1⁄8 oz Lemon juice
1⁄8 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Build in a highball full of ice. Top with soda. Stir to mix. Garnish with a long lemon twist or lime wheel.

Notes

Or just use a half ounce of sour mix. Also tasty with Plymouth or even Tanqueray.

History

Riffing on the Stormy Morning, in the nature of the creation of the Negroni.

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JT Thomas
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  • Agree on doubling the lemon/lime. I made this up in a chilled coupe (more like an Aviation) without the soda water, though I'm sure that version makes a nice sipper. — ★★★★
  • Doubled lemon and lime plus 2 dashes regan's orange bitters
  • Very floral with so much Yvette & St Germain
  • Probably my second favorite summer drink after Tom Collins.
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Comments

Curated this - changed 1/2 oz Sour Mix to 1/4 oz simple, 1/8 oz each lemon and lime juice.