Cucumber Elderflower Fizz
Cool cucumber and fragrant elderflower cordial sparkle together in a clean, elegant mocktail.
Base
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Glassware
Collins glass
Flavor Profile
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Ingredients
- 1 oz elderflower cordial
- 4 cucumber slices, plus 1 for garnish
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Sparkling water, to top
Instructions
- 1Muddle cucumber slices gently in the bottom of a Collins glass.
- 2Add elderflower cordial and lemon juice with ice.
- 3Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- 4Garnish with a cucumber slice on the rim.
Origin & Story
United Kingdom, modern era
Elderflower cordial has been a British summertime staple for centuries, and its pairing with cucumber — itself a quintessential English garden ingredient — became a natural combination as upscale venues began building sophisticated non-alcoholic menus. It has more in common with a garden-party cup than any cocktail.
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