Floradora
Edwardian crowd‑pleaser—gin, lime, and raspberry built tall with ginger ale for a bright, berry‑ginger fizz.
8%
ABV
196
Calories
Highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
History & Heritage
“Named for the 1900 Broadway musical, the Floradora spread through early 20th‑century bars as a fizzy gin cooler colored with raspberry and lifted by ginger ale.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Shake gin, lime, and raspberry with ice and strain into an ice‑filled highball
Top with chilled ginger ale and give a gentle stir
Garnish with a lime wheel and raspberry
Glassware
Built tall over ice
Garnish
Fresh slice
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use a spicy ginger soda to balance sweetness
Raspberry syrup gives body and color
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