Cucumber-Mint Sparkler with Elderflower
A refreshing, herbaceous cocktail where cucumber and mint infuse a crisp elderflower base for a vibrant, aromatic sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cucumber, fresh mint leaves, gin for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 205 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz sugar syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1/2 medium julienned cucumber and 10 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz sugar syrup for 20 seconds until cucumber releases its juice.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, and 1/2 oz lemon juice to the shaker, then fill with ice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled, then strain into a chilled glass filled with 1 cup ice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz club soda and gently stir to combine, ensuring the mint and cucumber are evenly distributed.
