Nature, Nurture

When writing my book Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails, I wanted a simple but transportive drink to serve when you have someone special coming over for lunch or brunch, like the in-laws or new friends you’ve never entertained before. I love a drink with great aromatics, which is why I set the stage here with gin as the base spirit—all those botanicals make me think of a spring garden. The elderflower liqueur adds that pretty floral component that’s just so rela