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Mint and Cucumber Gin Fizz

As the popularity of gin rises so does our creativity when it comes to picking the perfect garnish. From sliced strawberries to sprigs of rosemary there's not much you can't swish into a cheeky G&T.

Growing your own mint is suprisingly easy and if you don't have access to a garden you can grow it indoors.  This easy to tend herb will get you well on your way to creating your very own kitchen garden.

This week Gill has taken her freshly grown mint and added it with slices of cucumber, freshly squeezed lime juice and of course a generous splash of gin. The addition of sparking elderflower juice transforms this cocktail into a fizzy sensation that you just have to share!

Preparation Time:
2 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients

  • 3-4 slices cucumber (sliced on a mandolin lengthways)
  • Good handful of mint leaves
  • 35ml Daffy's Gin
  • 25ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Sparkling Elderflower Juice
  • Ice

    Method

    1. In a cocktail shaker muddle the mint and lime juice and fill with ice, gin and shake well. 
     
    2. Arrange the cucumber slices around the inside of your glass and strain the cocktail into your glass.
     
    3. Top up with the elderflower juice, stir and serve with some mint garnish.