Name: Jeez Louise Cocktail – Three Fun Variants
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin – for each variant; 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice – for each variant; 0.5 oz simple syrup – for each variant; Ice cubes – as needed; Variant 1: 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 dashes orange bitters, lemon twist for garnish; Variant 2: 0.5 oz Aperol, splash prosecco, grapefruit wedge for garnish; Variant 3: 0.5 oz fresh cucumber juice, 3 basil leaves, basil sprig and cucumber ribbon for garnish

Jeez Louise Cocktail – Three Fun Variants

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Ready for a playful spin on the classic Jeez Louise? These three variants draw on French and modern cocktail inspiration for a dazzling array of flavors: floral and citrusy, bittersweet and bubbly, or garden-fresh and herbal. Each cocktail is visually striking and easy to shake up for a summer soirée, showing off the versatility of the original. Whether you lean floral, crave a spritz, or love a green, herbaceous profile, there’s a Jeez Louise for every mood and occasion.

Ingredients

Instructions

For each variant: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Choose your variant:
Variant 1 (Elderflower-Orange): Add elderflower liqueur and orange bitters. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Variant 2 (Aperol-Fizz): Add Aperol. Shake well, strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with a splash of prosecco. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Variant 3 (Cucumber-Basil): Muddle basil leaves in the shaker, add cucumber juice. Shake well, double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with basil sprig and cucumber ribbon.