Floradora
Gin, raspberry and lime topped with ginger ale. A pink highball named after a 1900 Broadway musical.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Raspberry syrup
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 90 ml Dry ginger ale
- Raspberries (garnish)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the glass
- Pour 15 ml raspberry syrup into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 90 ml dry ginger ale
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Floradora
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Floradora FAQ
What's in a Floradora?
45 ml gin, 15 ml raspberry syrup, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 90 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with raspberries and lime wheel.
How strong is a Floradora?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Floradora?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Floradora in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
