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    Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash

    Modified: Jan 24, 2024 · Published: Jul 3, 2016 by Ashley

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    Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing summer cocktail + mocktail variation!

    For last month's Supper Club dinner, our theme was Vietnamese. We were set to host, so I knew I needed to come up with a killer, refreshing cocktail to cool everyone off.

    Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash: Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing summer cocktail + mocktail variation!

    I tried searching for Vietnamese cocktails but didn't really come up with anything that looked too tasty, so I decided instead to come up with something light and summery.

    My go-to cocktail of choice in the summer is definitely a gin & tonic, and I thought that mint, lime and cucumber would work beautifully with all of the Vietnamese flavors in our meal.

    Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash: Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing summer cocktail + mocktail variation!

    When I came across this Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water at the store, I knew it would be absolutely perfect in my cocktail.

    A little muddling and a dash of aromatic orange bitters bring this beauty together. It was a big hit with my Supper Club, and we've enjoyed it at home a few times since. It's a nice alternative to a mojito, which is how we usually enjoy muddled mint.

    Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash: Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing summer cocktail + mocktail variation!

    If you're looking for a non-alcoholic alternative, simply omit the gin and bitters and add a bit of seltzer instead. Guaranteed refreshment!

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    Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4 Drinks
    • Category: Drink
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American
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    Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing summer cocktail + mocktail variation!


    Ingredients

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    • Ice
    • 3 ounces english cucumber, peeled (around 4 inches)
    • ½ lime, cut into 4 pieces
    • leaves from 2 sprigs mint (about 2 tablespoons)
    • 8 ounces gin
    • 8 ounces elderflower tonic
    • 8 dashes orange bitters
    • Optional: 4 ounces seltzer, for nonalcoholic version

    Instructions

    1. Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes.
    2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together cucumber, lime and mint. Add gin and shake well to combine.
    3. Divide muddled mixture between ice-filled glasses. Top each with 2 ounces of elderflower tonic, 2 dashes of orange bitters and stir to combine.
    4. For nonalcoholic variation, omit gin and bitters and add 1 ounce of seltzer to each glass instead. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 155
    • Sugar: 5.9 g
    • Sodium: 8.5 mg
    • Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 7 g
    • Fiber: 0.3 g
    • Protein: 0.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

      July 05, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      I don't know much about cocktails, so I'm always on the look-out for ones that look tempting. Like you, I'm a big fan of gin and tonic, so this is right up my alley. Pinning so I'll remember to try it soon.

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    2. Pam Armstrong Greer

      July 27, 2016 at 7:22 am

      I love it!! I would love it if you would link it up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!

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      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        July 27, 2016 at 9:55 am

        Thanks, Pam! I added it to your latest Tipsy Tuesday post aaaaand now I wannt a cocktail 😉

        Reply
    3. Karen

      July 27, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      I've got to find that tonic! This sounds so refreshing!

      Reply
    4. Steve L

      July 26, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Tonight, I will mix gin and St. Germain with my tonic to approximate this mixture. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        July 26, 2019 at 5:15 pm

        I hope you enjoy it! I started adding St. Germain to my G&Ts and fell in love with the flavor combo. Cheers, Steve!!

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