Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRiver & RyeCocktail 2 Recipe

Cocktail 2 Recipe

Inspired by River & Rye
Time15m
Serves1

A classic cocktail with a twist.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Twist Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients needed for the cocktail and have them ready for mixing.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Cucumber and Mint

    In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and muddle the ingredients together to release their flavors.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine the Base Ingredients

    Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to the muddled cucumber and mint in the shaker.

  2. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice.

  2. 6

    Add Sparkling Water

    Top off the cocktail with sparkling water for a refreshing finish.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint on top before serving.

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