Cucumber Sunday Social

Cucumber and elderflower make a delicate pairing, but the cordial brings real sweetness as well as fragrance. Cucumber gives that sweetness a fresher setting, with sparkling water keeping the drink light. Start with the listed cordial amount and let thin cucumber slices infuse briefly. You can always add a little more cordial after tasting. The pleasant version leaves room for cucumber rather than tasting only of sweet, floral fizz.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 4 slice Cucumber
• 1/2 oz Elderflower cordial

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Cucumber and elderflower cordial · refreshing fluids

The water does a simple, useful job in this cucumber and elderflower cordial combination: it contributes to hydration while stretching a crisp green flavor into a full drink.

A sparkling setting for elderflower cordial

Pairing elderflower cordial with cucumber puts a floral sweetness into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.