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Cucumber Elderflower Gimlet

Spa-crisp English garden cucumber, delicate elderflower blossom, sharp lime, and dry botanical gin.

Gin Shaken Served up 3 min · 21% ABV

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Garnish: Coiled paper-thin cucumber ribbon

Fresh Cucumber Coins 4 slices
London Dry Gin 50 ml
Elderflower Liqueur 20 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml

Preparation

Muddle four fresh cucumber slices cleanly in the base of a shaker.
Add gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and hard ice; shake briskly for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and coil a thin peeled cucumber ribbon inside.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No elderflower liqueur? Muddle fresh cucumber and 3 mint leaves with gin, lime juice, and floral honey syrup (or apple/pear splash)!

Fresh Cucumber Slices 4 slices
Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Floral Honey Syrup (1:1 honey & warm water) 20 ml

At-Home Steps

Crush cucumber slices firmly with lime juice and honey syrup in a jar.
Add gin and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds.
Fine-strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a cucumber slice.

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How do you make Cucumber Elderflower Gimlet at home with everyday ingredients?

No elderflower liqueur? Muddle fresh cucumber and 3 mint leaves with gin, lime juice, and floral honey syrup (or apple/pear splash)! Ingredients: 4 slices Fresh Cucumber Slices, 60 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml Floral Honey Syrup (1:1 honey & warm water). Steps: Crush cucumber slices firmly with lime juice and honey syrup in a jar. Add gin and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a cucumber slice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Cucumber Elderflower Gimlet?

Cucumber Elderflower Gimlet (Gin, 21% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with coiled paper-thin cucumber ribbon. Ingredients: 4 slices (4 slices) Fresh Cucumber Coins, 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) London Dry Gin, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Elderflower Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice.