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Bougee New-school Craft Cocktails Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Modern takes on popular classic cocktails.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

1

Prepare the Glass

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to chill.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Add fresh mint leaves and lightly muddle to release the mint's aroma.

3

Shake and Strain

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass filled with ice.

4

Top it Off

Pour tonic water over the mixture in the glass and gently stir to combine.

5

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with cucumber slices and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your bougee new-school craft cocktail!