Fleur de Lis Cucumber Gin Cocktail
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Fleur de Lis Cucumber Gin Cocktail
Description
This cocktail starts by gently muddling cucumber slices in a shaker to release fresh flavor. Lime juice, elderflower liqueur (St. Germain), gin, simple syrup, and ice are added before shaking to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly.
After straining into a glass, the drink is topped with ginger ale, adding effervescence and a subtle spicy note. Garnishing with a cucumber slice or lime wedge highlights the fresh, botanical elements of the cocktail and complements the cucumber-infused gin.
The Fleur de Lis Cucumber Gin Cocktail offers a light, crisp drink with layered flavors from floral elderflower, citrus lime, cooling cucumber, and ginger ale's mild spice, suitable for casual or elegant occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 lices cucumber (2 to 3 slices)
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/4 ounce elderflower liquor St. Germain
- 1 1/4 ounces gin or other cucumber based gin, Hendricks
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces ginger ale
- 1 cup ice
- lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Place cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker.
- Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to crush the cucumbers.
- Add lime juice, elderflower liquor, gin, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the drink into a cocktail glass.
- Top with ginger ale.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice or lime wedge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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