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Susan's Salad

Aperitivo/aperitif · Elevenses/afternoon · Savoury (e.g. Bloody Mary)

4.2 14 ratings

Ingredients

1 inch Cucumber (fresh)
12 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Elderflower liqueur
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of cucumber chunk (thick slice).

Method

  1. 3 MUDDLE cucumber and basil in base of shaker.
  2. 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 6 Garnish with cucumber chunk on rim.

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History

Summer freshness with cucumber, lime, basil, elderflower, and vodka.

This recipe is an adaptation from Susan, the former custodian of "The Girls," two vintage posters that now adorn the bar's walls.