Equipment
Cocktail shaker
or Mason jar with lid
Double strainer
or Fine mesh tea strainer
Collins glass
or Highball glass
Jigger
or Measuring spoons
Ingredients
1 serving
Cocktail
- 45 ml gin
- 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 15 ml st-germain elderflower liqueur
- 3 cucumber slices
- 60 ml club soda
Simple Syrup (Optional)
- 200 g white sugar
- 240 ml water
Nutrition (per serving)
996
Calories
0g
Protein
224g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
222g
Sugar
25mg
Sodium
Method
01
Place the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, elderflower liqueur, and cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker.
02
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior of the metal becomes very cold.
0mLook for: Frost forming on the outside of the shakerFeel: Shaker feels painfully cold to the touch
03
Add fresh ice to a Collins glass.
04
Pour the mixture through a double strainer into the prepared glass to remove ice shards and cucumber pulp.
05
Add the club soda to the glass and stir gently once to incorporate.
06
Garnish the drink with additional cucumber slices and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
- For an extra layer of cucumber flavor, gently muddle 2-3 thin slices in the shaker before adding other liquids and ice.
- Use a good quality London Dry gin for its juniper-forward profile, which will stand up well to the other ingredients. Avoid overly floral or citrus-forward gins as they might clash.
- Ensure your simple syrup is fresh and well-dissolved. Stale syrup can affect the sweetness and texture of the cocktail.
- Double straining is crucial here to achieve a smooth texture, free of ice shards and cucumber pulp. A fine-mesh sieve in addition to the shaker's built-in strainer is recommended.
- Chill your serving glass beforehand for an even colder and more refreshing drink.
