Elderflower Cucumber Cooler
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin
- 30 ml Simply Syrups elderflower syrup
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 4-6 slices of fresh cucumber
- Soda water or tonic water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Cucumber slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices to release their juices and flavors.
- Add the gin, elderflower syrup, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
- Top off the glass with soda water or tonic water, depending on your preference for sweetness and carbonation.
- Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and a few mint leaves.
- Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- Enjoy your Elderflower Cucumber Cooler on a warm day!
Notes
This cocktail is light, refreshing, and perfect for a summer afternoon. Adjust the elderflower syrup and lime juice quantities to achieve your desired balance of sweetness and tartness.
