Dill or No Dill
Ingredients
- 2 thick rounds ~ ¼-inch of cucumber, cut into quarters (no need to remove the skin)
- Large sprig of fresh dill
- 1-3/4 ounces gin see Notes
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur such as St. Germain
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of smoked sea salt see Notes
- Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a half a round of cucumber
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber and dill. You want to release some of the cucumber juice.
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and salt. Add ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake for about 30 seconds to ensure a cucumber and dill flavor.
- Pour through a fine strainer into a Nick and Nora or coupe glass.
- Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a half a round of cucumber.
Notes
* While English gin is preferred given the origin of this drink, Hendrick’s (made in Scotland) is also a good option since one of its ingredients is actually cucumbers.
* I used Maldon Smoked Sea Salt. You can also use traditional Maldon Sea Salt or any other sea salt.
* You could also serve this cocktail in a highball glass over ice and topped with club soda.
* I used Maldon Smoked Sea Salt. You can also use traditional Maldon Sea Salt or any other sea salt.
* You could also serve this cocktail in a highball glass over ice and topped with club soda.
