Foray's elderflower mocktail or cocktail

Ivan Reyes, bar director
Foray, Carmel-by-the-Sea

This versatile Foray creation, from bar director Ivan Reyes, uses the unique flavors of elderflower to create a drink with depth. The addition of apricot jelly “gives a nice texture and balance that I think mocktail drinkers are looking for,” says Foray co-owner Caroline Singer.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. still water or vodka of choice
1 oz. elderflower cordial (or try Carmel Berry Co.’s elderflower syrup at home)
1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 tsp. apricot jelly

Instructions

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Double strain into a Collins glass containing crushed or cubed ice. Garnish with elderflower, edible flowers or a slice of lemon.

Serves 1.