Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Elderflower Sour By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Charles Masters Yield: 1 drink Whip up the lemon-mint syrup a week in advance, and this inventive cocktail will be a cinch to put together at your party. It's bright and elegant, with layers of herbs and citrus flavors. Ingredients Lemon-Mint Syrup 1 ½ cups sugar 4 sprigs mint 1 lemon, zested then cut into slices Cocktail 2 ounces gin 2 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain Club soda Lemon slice and mint sprig, for garnish Directions Lemon-Mint Syrup: In a small saucepan, mix sugar, mint, lemon zest and slices, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes. Strain syrup, and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 10 days). (Makes enough for 12 drinks.) Cocktail: Pour gin, elderflower liqueur, 2 ounces syrup, and a splash of club soda into an ice-filled glass; stir to combine. Squeeze a lemon slice over the drink, then drop the slice and a sprig of mint into the glass to garnish. Print