The White Linen cocktail is a refreshing gin-based drink that originated in California, USA, specifically at the legendary bar “The Shady Lady Saloon” in Sacramento. This cocktail is perfect for summer afternoons, offering a crisp blend of cucumber, elderflower, and citrus flavors.
White Linen Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
258
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz gin
15 ml 1/2 fl oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
3 slices 3 slices cucumber slices
60 ml 2 soda water (to top)
Ice cubes
Equipment
Cocktail shaker- Strainer
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Highball glass
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 3-4 slices of cucumber to release their juices.
- Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Pour soda water over the cocktail and give it a gentle stir.
- Add a thin cucumber slice or twist of lime as garnish.
Notes
- For an even more refreshing flavor, chill the cucumber slices beforehand and serve the White Linen with extra-large ice cubes to slow dilution.
