Description
A refreshing and elegant cocktail featuring the floral notes of elderflower combined with crisp cucumber and a splash of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cucumber, sliced
- 2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda, to top
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices until well crushed.
- Add the elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a cucumber slice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use less simple syrup or omit it altogether.
- You can substitute gin for the elderflower liqueur for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Elderflower Cucumber Cooler, refreshing cocktail, summer drinks, elderflower cocktail, cucumber drinks