Lumiere

The Elevated Craft team
Servings

1 Cocktail

Prep Time

5 minutes

Category

Cocktails

Lights, Camera, Cocktail!

Inspired by the Oscar-winning film Hugo, the Lumière is a cocktail that deserves its moment in the spotlight. Created by bartender Jen Marshall at Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema, this elegant gin-based drink takes its cues from the classic Last Word, swapping maraschino liqueur for delicate, floral elderflower. The result is a beautifully balanced cocktail with a distinctly French flair, fitting for a film set in 1930s Paris.

Botanical gin provides the foundation, while Green Chartreuse brings bold herbal complexity and a subtle green glow. Elderflower liqueur adds a touch of sweetness, and fresh lime juice delivers a bright, citrusy finish that ties everything together. Sophisticated, aromatic, and just a little mysterious, the Lumière is proof that some cocktails deserve a starring role.
Lumiere Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Gin
  • 1 oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
  • ¾ oz. Green Chartreuse
  • ¾ oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice
  • A dash of orange bitters

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients with ice into your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker and shake.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Garnish with lime wedge.

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