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Elderflower Cucumber Tonic. Mocktail recipes

Elderflower Cucumber Tonic

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce elderflower cordial or syrup
  • 3 cucumber slices plus 1 ribbon for garnish
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces tonic water
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Muddle the cucumber slices gently in the bottom of a collins glass for about 10 seconds.
  • Add the elderflower cordial and lime juice and stir.
  • Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  • Top slowly with the tonic water.
  • Stir once from the bottom to lift the cucumber up.
  • Garnish with a cucumber ribbon draped over the rim and a mint sprig tucked beside it.

Good to Know

No elderflower cordial in the house? A half ounce of simple syrup with a splash of white grape juice gets close.