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

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices to release their juices and flavors.
  2. Add the gin, elderflower syrup, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
  5. Top off the glass with soda water or tonic water, depending on your preference for sweetness and carbonation.
  6. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and a few mint leaves.
  7. Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
  8. Enjoy your Elderflower Cucumber Cooler on a warm day!
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.