Ingredients
1.5 oz gin
1 oz elderflower liqueur
1 oz fresh cucumber juice
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz tonic water
Ice
Tools Needed
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Fine strainer
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
Instructions
1️⃣ Muddle cucumber — 5 sec
Add 3–4 slices of fresh cucumber to the shaker.
Using a muddler, gently crush to release the cucumber's fresh aroma.
2️⃣ Shake — 10 sec
Add:
- gin
- elderflower liqueur
- cucumber juice
- lemon juice
- simple syrup
- ice
Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
3️⃣ Strain & pour — 5 sec
Strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
4️⃣ Top & garnish — 5 sec
Add 2 oz tonic water for extra refreshing fizz.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and elderflower sprig.
Tips & Notes
Cucumber juice: Use freshly made for the most refreshing flavor. Avoid bottled cucumber juice.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the simple syrup or add more lemon juice for balance.
Low alcohol version: Reduce gin to 1 oz without compromising flavor.
Perfect for parties or afternoon gatherings, the fresh cucumber and floral elderflower make this a refreshing, non-cloying choice.
