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5-Minute White Linen Cocktail Recipe

This 5-minute White Linen cocktail is a refreshing, elegant drink that combines gin, elderflower, and cucumber for a perfect sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: International
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 3 slices of cucumber
  • Ice cubes
  • Soda water optional
  • Garnish: Cucumber slice or twist

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Measuring jigger
  • Coupe or rocks glass

Method
 

  1. Muddle 3 slices of cucumber in a shaker.
  2. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
  5. Top with soda water (optional) and garnish with a cucumber slice.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup.
  • For a lighter version, add more soda water.