Fresh Cucumber Elderflower Gin Spritz
A quick and easy refreshing summer cocktail combining crisp cucumber, floral elderflower cordial, and gin with sparkling water for a light, elegant spritz.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz gin (London Dry or floral gin)
- 1 oz elderflower cordial
- ¼ fresh English cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and thinly slice about ¼ of an English cucumber (about 1/8 inch thick). Set aside a few slices for garnish.
- Cut a fresh lime in half and squeeze out ½ oz (15 ml) of juice, straining out seeds.
- In a mixing glass or shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz elderflower cordial, and the fresh lime juice. Add a handful of cucumber slices and gently muddle to release aroma and a bit of juice without pulverizing.
- Fill the mixing glass halfway with ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- Stir gently for about 15 seconds to combine flavors and chill. Alternatively, lightly shake without breaking up cucumber too much.
- Strain the mixture into a large wine glass or highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Skip straining if you prefer cucumber bits in the drink.
- Top with 3 oz sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a couple of thin cucumber slices.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice and cucumber for best flavor. Avoid over-muddling cucumber to prevent bitterness. Keep all ingredients chilled for a refreshing drink. Adjust elderflower cordial sweetness to taste. Can substitute sparkling water with dry sparkling wine for a festive twist. For a mocktail, omit gin and increase elderflower cordial and sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 6.
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
Keywords: cucumber, elderflower, gin, spritz, summer drink, refreshing cocktail, easy cocktail, floral cocktail