Silver Dragon

Unleash a touch of elegance and mystique with the 'Silver Dragon' cocktail—a visually stunning, flavor-packed drink perfect for special occasions or a glamorous night in. This sophisticated concoction combines the botanical brilliance of gin, the floral sweetness of elderflower liqueur, and the vibrant tang of fresh lime juice, all balanced by a hint of simple syrup. For an airy, velvety texture, egg white can be added (optional), enhancing the frothy allure of the drink. The real magic comes with a sprinkle of edible silver glitter or luster dust, giving your cocktail a mesmerizing shimmer that mirrors its mythical namesake. With just 10 minutes of preparation, this quick yet extraordinary drink is finished with a zesty lime garnish, delivering both style and flavor. Ideal for cocktail enthusiasts, the Silver Dragon promises to captivate both the eyes and the palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Elderflower liqueur
• 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 1 large Egg white (optional, for foam)
• 1 cup Ice
• 0.25 tsp Edible silver glitter or luster dust
• 1 piece Lime wedge or twist (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).

Step 3

Dry shake the mixture (shake without ice) for about 15 seconds to emulsify and create foam from the egg white (if included).

Step 4

Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for another 20 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.

Step 5

Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail into the glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove any ice shards.

Step 6

Sprinkle the edible silver glitter or luster dust over the top of the drink to create a shimmering effect.

Step 7

Garnish with a lime wedge or a twist of lime peel for a finishing touch.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Silver Dragon cocktail!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(278.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	277.7

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 56.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 8.0mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 80.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 83.0%