English Country Garden Gin Cocktail

Gin is one of those things that you either love or hate, so this recipe is for you gin lovers! The English Country Garden is super refreshing, dry, and perfect for a hot summer's day. Yum!

I saw many different variations of this cocktail online, but this particular recipe is based on the one from my favorite local cocktail lounge. I guesstimated the quantities of the ingredients and it tastes exactly like the real thing!

-1.5 oz of Hendrick's gin

-0.5 oz of St. Germain elderflower liqueur

-0.5 oz of fresh lime juice

-2-3 oz of tonic

-a couple sprigs of mint

-1 thick slice of cucumber, chopped into small pieces

1. Add cucumber and mint to a glass and muddle

2. Fill the glass with plenty of ice

3. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and tonic

4. Give it a quick stir and enjoy!

What's your favorite summer drink?