Champagne Cocktail

Daisy Buchanan

Served in a coupe glass · ~177 cal

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Daisy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Elderflower liqueur e.g. St-Germain
  • 22.5 ml Lemon juice
  • 30 ml Champagne
  • Garnish Lemon twist

Preparation

  1. Shake gin, elderflower and lemon with ice.
  2. Strain into a coupe. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Top with champagne.

Origin Story

The Daisy Buchanan cocktail is inspired by the character from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' reflecting the glamour and sophistication of the 1920s. It emerged in modern cocktail culture as a tribute to the era's iconic style and elegance.

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Seen in

  • The Great Gatsby 2013

    Named after F. Scott Fitzgerald's character, brought to life by Carey Mulligan in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation.

  • The Great Gatsby 1974

    Mia Farrow's portrayal of Daisy in the Robert Redford version.