The Elvira The Elvira


St. John Chamomile Cocktail - named 'The Elvira' after the bartender who invented it.

 

Ingredients:

35ml of chilled chamomile tea
35ml of St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) or 10ml elderflower cordial
25ml of vodka
25ml of fresh lemon juice
A splash of Mascarada (amaretto liqueur)
A bar spoon of honey

 

Method:

Make a fairly strong infusion of chamomile tea - a heaped teaspoon infused in boiling water for around 3 minutes or to taste.

Add the remaining ingredients.

Shake over ice & strain into a chilled glass.