Elderflower And Passion Fruit Gin And Tonic
This combination of flavours and sweetness with the bitterness of gin and tonic is in my opinion the biggest selling point of this cocktail. Once you've mixed this one or your friends, everyone will be asking for one!
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces quality gin (1/4 cup / 60ml)
- 4 ounces quality tonic water (1/2 cup / 120ml)
- 1 fresh passion fruit
- 1-2 tsp elderflower syrup
The Ultimate Elderflower & Passion Fruit Gin And Tonic Recipe
This Elderflower & Passion Fruit Gin and Tonic is one of those cocktails that tastes way fancier than the effort it takes to make. The floral sweetness from the elderflower mixed with fresh passionfruit and crisp tonic water somehow balances perfectly with the bitterness of the gin. It’s fresh, slightly tropical, ridiculously refreshing, and usually turns into the drink everyone suddenly wants after seeing the first one come out.
What You’ll Need
- Ice
- 60ml quality gin
- 120ml tonic water
- 1 fresh passionfruit
- 1–2 teaspoons elderflower syrup
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh passionfruit half
- Lime wedge
- Edible flowers
- Fresh mint
How To Make An Elderflower & Passion Fruit Gin And Tonic 🍸
This cocktail is all about balance. The tonic keeps it crisp, the elderflower adds smooth floral sweetness, and the passionfruit gives it that fresh tropical flavour that makes it impossible to stop at one.
- Fill The Glass With Ice: Use plenty of ice so the cocktail stays extra cold and refreshing.
- Add The Gin & Elderflower: Pour in the gin and elderflower syrup directly over the ice.
- Scoop In The Passionfruit: Cut the passionfruit in half and spoon the fresh pulp into the glass.
- Top With Tonic Water: Slowly pour over the tonic water and gently stir everything together.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with extra passionfruit, mint, lime, or edible flowers for the full cocktail bar look.
Why Everyone Loves This Cocktail
The best thing about this drink is how refreshing it feels without being too sweet. It’s light, floral, slightly tropical, and perfect for warm afternoons, long lunches, hens parties, birthdays, or casual drinks with friends.
Make It Look Incredible
- Use oversized goblet glasses
- Add edible flowers for colour
- Freeze passionfruit pulp into ice cubes
- Garnish with mint and lime wheels
- Use crystal-clear ice for a premium look
Delicious Variations
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Top with prosecco instead of tonic water for a bubbly cocktail version.
Tropical Elderflower Gin
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Berry Elderflower G\&T
Muddle fresh raspberries or strawberries into the glass before serving.
Elderflower Mocktail
Skip the gin and replace it with soda water or non-alcoholic botanical spirits for a refreshing alcohol-free version.
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FAQs
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What does an elderflower and passionfruit gin and tonic taste like?
What does an elderflower and passionfruit gin and tonic taste like?
It’s light, floral, fresh, and slightly tropical. The elderflower adds smooth sweetness while the passionfruit gives it a juicy tangy finish.
Is elderflower syrup sweet?
Is elderflower syrup sweet?
Yes, but it’s more floral than sugary. It balances really well with tonic water and gin.
What gin works best for this cocktail?
What gin works best for this cocktail?
A clean dry gin like Gordon’s works perfectly because it lets the elderflower and passionfruit flavours stand out.
Why use tonic water instead of soda water?
Why use tonic water instead of soda water?
Tonic water adds bitterness and balance which stops the cocktail becoming overly sweet.
Can I use pink gin?
Can I use pink gin?
Absolutely. Pink gin makes the drink fruitier and gives it an even brighter colour.
What’s the best glass for serving this cocktail?
What’s the best glass for serving this cocktail?
Large balloon glasses work best because they hold lots of ice and show off the garnishes properly.
Should I stir or shake this cocktail?
Should I stir or shake this cocktail?
Never shake tonic water unless you want it exploding everywhere. Build it in the glass and gently stir.
Can I use canned passionfruit pulp?
Can I use canned passionfruit pulp?
You can, but fresh passionfruit usually tastes brighter and looks much better in the glass.
Why does this cocktail look cloudy sometimes?
Why does this cocktail look cloudy sometimes?
Fresh passionfruit pulp naturally makes the drink slightly cloudy, especially when stirred through ice.
What herbs work best as garnishes?
What herbs work best as garnishes?
Mint, rosemary, thyme, and lavender all work surprisingly well with elderflower cocktails.
