English Fizz

A gin fizz is a classic cocktail made of gin, sours, soda, and sugar. This version adds the floral honeyed sweetness of elderflower liqueur and a cool touch of fresh cucumber for a refreshing drink on a hot day.

Ingredients:

• 25 mL Absolut Citron
• 25 mL Beefeater Gin
• 15 mL lemon juice
• 20 mL Giffard’s Elderflower Syrup (or St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur)
• 5 mL sugar syrup
• A dash of soda
• 2 thick wheels of cucumber

Glass: Collins glass

Directions:

1. In a shaker, muddle the cucumber.
2. Add all ingredients except for the soda.
3. Add ice and shake until ice cold.
4. Double strain into a collins glass.
5. Add ice and top with soda.
6. Garnish with a cucumber strip accordioned in a cocktail stick.

Video  by Star Sabroso • Photography by Chapter One Studio • Food and props styling by Chichi Tullao