Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler

Name: Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 oz dry gin (London dry style); 1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain); 5 slices English cucumber, thinly sliced; 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice; 4 oz tonic water (chilled); as needed ice cubes; 1 cucumber ribbon (for garnish); 1 lemon wheel (for garnish)

A crisp, garden-fresh cocktail that layers floral elderflower liqueur with dry gin, fresh cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon over tonic water. Light and aromatic, it's perfect for warm-weather sipping.

8 minEasyServes 1230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz dry gin (London dry style)
1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
5 slices English cucumber, thinly sliced
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
4 oz tonic water (chilled)
as needed ice cubes
1 cucumber ribbon (for garnish)
1 lemon wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Place 5 slices thinly sliced English cucumber in a tall glass or cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release their juice - do not over-muddle or the liquid will turn bitter.
2

Fill the glass with as needed ice cubes.
3

Pour in 2 oz dry gin (London dry style), 1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain), and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice over the ice.
4

Top with 4 oz tonic water (chilled) and stir once gently to combine without losing the bubbles.
5

Garnish with 1 cucumber ribbon (for garnish) and 1 lemon wheel (for garnish). Serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I make Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz dry gin (London dry style) and 1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler keto-friendly?

A serving of Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler carries 6 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many calories are in Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 230 calories, with 0 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the gin drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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