Orchard Gimlet

1 1⁄2 oz Citrus vodka
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Notes

May need a bare splash of additional lime juice on top of the requisite 0.5 oz, depending on your taste.

Cocktail summary
Posted by boo on 3/01/2012
Created by
Bennett H. Turner
Year
2011
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author's original creation
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(7 ratings)
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Comments

Very tasty & refreshing drink; Cocchi Americano added a nice hint of bitterness.  Also good with gin.