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FOR A CROWD: CUCUMBER–WHITE WINE SPRTIZER
SERVES: 4
8 ounces gin
4 ounces elderflower liqueur
4 ounces fresh lime juice
1 (750-ml) bottle dry white wine, chilled, such as Pinot Grigio (I used Thorny Rose '11)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Stir the gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice together in an ice-filled pitcher. Top with the white wine. Add the cucumber and mint leaves, for garnish, if desired.
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FOR ONE: CUCUMBER–WHITE WINE COCKTAIL
FOR ONE: CUCUMBER–WHITE WINE COCKTAIL
SERVES: 1
2 ounces gin
1 ounce elderflower liqueur
1 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 cup dry white wine, chilled, such as Pinot Grigio
English cucumber, thinly sliced
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Stir the gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice together in a tall ice-filled glass. Top with the white wine. Add the cucumber and mint leaves, for garnish, if desired.
What are you favorite wine-based cocktails to make? I'd love to know!
This looks amazing for summer! Reminds me a bit of a gin gimlet (my fave cocktail) but with lots of wine too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jess! I'm also a huge fan of gimlets & wine, totally makes sense now why I (subconsciously) smushed the 2 together—so glad you pointed it out!! xo Erin
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