Summer Blossom Garden

Pretty as a picture, this twist on a G&T is like a garden party for the palate. The Summer Blossom Garden cocktail combines the refreshing flavors of cucumber, gin, elderflower, and citrus, topped with soda and/or tonic water. The subtle floral and botanical notes make it a delightful summer sipper that's perfect for any garden gathering or outdoor soiree.

Summer Blossom Garden

A refreshing twist on a G&T with cucumber, gin, elderflower, and citrus, creating a delightful garden party for the palate.

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Ingredients

  • Dried rose and sugar rim (optional)
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber
  • 1.70 oz gin
  • Dash of elderflower cordial
  • Lemon or lime juice, to taste
  • Soda water and/or tonic water
  • Edible flowers frozen into ice cubes, to serve (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dried rose and sugar rim: Crush caster sugar and dried rose petals onto a plate, then coat the rim of a glass in citrus juice and dip into the sugar mix.
  2. Slice strips off a Lebanese cucumber for garnish and muddle the rest in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add ice, gin, elderflower cordial, and a small squeeze of lemon or lime juice into the shaker, then shake vigorously.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass, top up with soda and/or tonic water.
  5. Garnish with edible flower ice cubes, if using, and the cucumber strips.