Nándor Too Recipe

Prepare honey syrup

If you don't have honey syrup ready, combine equal parts honey and warm water (for example, 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup warm water). Stir until smooth and allow to cool. Measure 0.5 oz for the recipe.

Muddle aromatics

In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices and mint leaves. Gently muddle 6–8 times—just enough to release cucumber juice and mint oils without pulverizing the mint (avoid over-muddling which causes bitterness).

Add spirits and citrus

Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.25 oz green chartreuse to the shaker with the muddled cucumber and mint.

Dry shake

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 8–10 seconds to help emulsify the honey syrup with the citrus and create a silkier mouthfeel.

Shake with ice

Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker, then shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and exterior frosts.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with 0.5 cup fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer to remove bits of mint and cucumber. If you prefer a longer drink, pour over fresh ice in a highball glass.

Optional top and finish

If desired, top with 1 oz club soda for a touch of effervescence. Gently stir once to integrate.

Garnish and serve

Thread a cucumber ribbon along the inside of the glass or float it on top, and finish with a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.