We’ve met before

 A refreshing and floral cocktail that’s perfect for the coming warmer months.

Source: The Guardian Feast, June 18, 2022

We’ve met before

Serves: 1

 

Ingredients

 3-4 good-sized chunks of cucumber, smashed and chopped up, plus 3-4 slices extra to garnish

 25ml aquavit – I use oak-aged Akevitt Blank

 50ml rose gin – I like the one by Salcombe Gin

 20ml fresh lemon juice

 20ml elderflower cordial – I like Bottlegreen

Light tonic, to top – I like FeverTree

 

Directions

1. Put the smashed cucumber, aquavit, gin lemon juice and cordial in a shaker, add lots of ice, shake to combine, then strain into a wine glass filled with fresh ice. Top up the glass with tonic, garnish with three or four slices of cucumber and serve.

Mariella Francisoi, bar manager, Aquavit, London SW1

 

Where to buy?

aquavit (Harahorn White Lemon 0.5L):

https://www.finestore.ro/harahorn-white-lemon-05l

rose gin (Mombasa Club Strawberry Edition Gin 0.7L)

https://www.finestore.ro/mombasa-club-strawberry-edition-gin-07l

elderflower cordial (Monin Elderflower Sirop 0.7L)

https://www.finestore.ro/monin-elderflower-sirop-07l

Light tonic (Franklin & Sons Apa Tonica Soc Si Castravete 0.2L)

https://www.finestore.ro/franklin-and-sons-apa-tonica-soc-si-castravete-02l