It's hot, hot, hot. The perfect time to introduce you to our favourite summer cooler
Ingredients (serves 2)
- A handful of mint, approx. 10 sprigs
- Half a cucumber, peeled and cut into cubes (plus some extra slices for garnish)
- Two scoops of ice
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 100ml of elderflower cordial
- Two shots of gin, if using
- Soda water
Prep time: 10 minutes
Method:
STEP1: Scrunch (technical term!) up the mint so that it breaks and releases the oils and add to a cocktail shaker. A large jar will also work perfectly well.
STEP2: Add the cubed cucumber and muddle for a minute or so. Muddling gently releases a more fabulous flavour and if you don’t have a muddler to hand, the end of a wooden spoon or a rolling pin works just as well.
STEP3: Add some ice cubes (approx. 4 depending on the temperature), lemon juice, and elderflower cordial. Also, add the gin if using.
STEP4: Shake like a mad thing for a minute or two. Channel your inner Tom Cruise in Cocktail.
STEP5: Strain into two glasses filled with more ice and cucumber slices or ribbons. Top to taste with soda water and serve.
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