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Cucumber Elderflower Vodka Cooler

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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz quality vodka
  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup to taste
  • 4 to 5 thin cucumber slices
  • 2 to 3 oz club soda
  • Ice
  • Mint sprig or cucumber ribbon for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice.
  2. In a shaker, lightly muddle cucumber with simple syrup.
  3. Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice. Add ice and shake until very cold.
  4. Fine strain into the ice filled glass.
  5. Top with club soda, stir gently, and garnish.

Notes

  • For a less sweet drink, omit simple syrup or use only a barspoon.
  • No elderflower on hand? Replace with 0.5 oz honey syrup plus 2 drops orange blossom water for a floral note.