Floradora co*cktail Recipe (2024)

Craving a refreshing classic gin co*cktail? This Floradora Recipe is the perfect balance of fresh lime juice, gin, homemade raspberry syrup, and bubbly ginger beer. This beautiful pink drink is simple with layers of flavor.

These lovely pink co*cktails are the perfect summer sip. They'd also be great for Mother's Day, any spring gathering, or even Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, birthday parties, or even baby showers with their whimsical look and stunning pink color!

Edible flower petals and floral ice cubes bring it to the next level, making it extra fun for gatherings or special occasions.

Looking for more gin co*cktails? Love floral notes in a drink? Try these floral gin sips with this elderflower collins, this love potion co*cktail, or this lavender gin co*cktail.

You may also want to try some fruity gin creations like this blueberry gin co*cktail, this pomegranate gin co*cktail, or this blood orange gin co*cktail made with fresh blood oranges!

Love raspberry drinks in particular? Try this raspberry martini, this raspberry mule, or this raspberry mojito!

❤️Why we love this recipe

• Refreshing.The Floradora is a refreshing co*cktail, making it an excellent choice for a summer drink. The combination of fresh lime juice, raspberry syrup, and ginger beer creates a thirst-quenching, fizzy sip.
• Simple ingredients. Made with familiar ingredients that can be found at any grocery store!
• Easy to make.The Floradora is a simple drink to put together. It's easy and approachable if you're just learning more about mixing up drinks at your home bar.
• Balanced flavors.The Floradora is a well-balanced co*cktail. It blends the botanicals of gin with the tanginess of lime, the sweetness of fresh raspberry syrup, and the spice of ginger beer, creating a well-rounded and easy-to-enjoy drink.
• Aesthetically pleasing.A beautiful, vibrant pink co*cktail, making it not just tasty but also visually appealing.

🌸Ingredients

Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.

• Raspberry simple syrup - We make our own raspberry syrup with fresh raspberries that's ready in under 30 minutes. Just make sure it has time to cool completely before adding it to the drink, or you will melt the ice.
• Lime juice
• Gin - The best gin to use is your favorite gin! Ours happens to be Empress 1908 gin, with its stunning hue and botanical flavors that complement the drink so nicely.
• Ginger beer
• Ice

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✨Substitutions & variations

Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.

• Swap the liquor.If gin isn't your thing, you can substitute it with vodka, white rum, or tequila.
• Use a different fruit syrup.Raspberry syrup is the traditional ingredient, but you can also try using your favorite fruit syrup, like this blueberry simple syrup.
• Swap the ginger beer.You can also use ginger ale instead of ginger beer if you'd like.
• Boozier.Instead of raspberry syrup, you can use some black raspberry liqueur like Chambord.
• Drier version.For a less sweet version of this co*cktail, swap the ginger beer for club soda.
• Swap the citrus. You can swap lime juice for lemon juice, though lime juice is what is used in the classic co*cktail.
• Mocktail.For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin.

🔪Prep work

• If making the raspberry syrup on the day of, be sure to do this first to give it time to chill.
• Squeeze the lime juice.
• Chill the ginger beer.

📋Instructions

In a co*cktail shaker or co*cktail mixing glass,add gin. (Image 1)

Pour in the lime juice. (Image 2)

Next, add the raspberry simple syrup. (Image 3)

Add ice, and stir to chill. (Image 4)

Strain into a glass with ice. We love using floral ice cubes for extra flair! (Image 5)

See Also

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✨Pro Tip: Style the drink in your favorite glass, just make sure it has plenty of room for liquid and ice. The classic co*cktail is served in a highball glass or a Collins glass. We used some modern white wine glasses for an elevated look and feel.

Top with ginger beer. (Image 6)

Garnish with a lime wheel, edible flowers, or a fresh raspberry on a co*cktail pick.Enjoy! Some of our favorite edible flowers include roses, carnations, chamomile, and violas (pictured). Here is some more information on edible flowers.

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