Heindricks Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill a coupe or a lowball glass by filling it with ice and cold water. Let sit while you build the cocktail (about 2–3 minutes), then discard the ice water and set the glass aside.

Muddle cucumber

Place 3 thin cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle 6–8 times — just enough to release fresh cucumber juice and aroma without turning it into a puree.

Combine ingredients

Add 2 oz Hendrick's Gin, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled cucumber. Add approximately 1 cup of ice to the shaker.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and properly diluted.

Double strain

Strain the cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer into the chilled glass filled with 1/2 cup fresh ice (for a rocks presentation) or directly into the chilled coupe if serving neat. Double-straining removes small cucumber bits and seeds.

Top (optional)

If you prefer a lighter, slightly effervescent drink, top with 1 oz club soda. Gently stir once to integrate.

Garnish and serve

Thread a cucumber ribbon or wheel onto the rim or float inside the glass. Add a mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately.