Cucumber Cooler

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin or vodka
• 0.5 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 0.5 oz St. Germaine (or any elderflower liquor)
• 1 slice english cucumber, cut in half

Instructions

1. Put lime juice, simple syrup and cucumber into a shaker and muddle well.
2. Add gin or vodka, St Germaine and enough ice to cover the liquid.
3. Shake until very cold, ~30 seconds.
4. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice (cubes or a large ball).

Note

• Double strain or fine strain means to strain the drink through two strainers: a cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer.