Cucumber-Rose Gin Spritz

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A classic combination of gin, lemon, and club soda gets a refreshing twist with cucumber, basil, and black cardamom infused syrup. Dried rose petals add a subtle floral flavor and act as a beautiful garnish.

By
Natasha Bahrami
Natasha Bahrami

Known as “The Gin Girl,” Natasha Bahrami is one of the world’s leading gin experts and the first American inducted into the Gin Hall of Fame. She owns and operates destination gin bar The Gin Room in St. Louis, Missouri. Bahrami founded the gin educational platform Ginworld and serves as the director of gin curation and education at the Museum of Distilled Spirits.

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Cucumber Rose Gin Spritz
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Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) savory gin (such as Edinburgh Seaside Gin)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cucumber, Basil, and Cardamom Syrup

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • Ice cubes

  • 2 tablespoons club soda

  • Persian cucumber strips and dried rose petals (such as Rose Dose)

Directions

  1. Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a Boston cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice cubes. Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a cognac snifter glass filled with ice cubes. Top with club soda, and garnish with cucumber strips and dried rose petals.

Originally appeared: June 2019

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