Ultimate Dill Cocktail
It’s a curious drink, muddled with cucumbers and fresh dill plus a squeeze of lime then blended with St~Germain and gin. Finish with a light pour of simple syrup - the nectar of the South – and you’ve got an unexpected yet refreshing cocktail at your fingertips!
Equipment
- Cocktail muddler
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 slices cucumber plus extra for garnish
- 1 dill sprig
- 2 ounces St~Germain
- 2 ounces gin, preferably Plymouth Gin
- 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 teaspoons simple syrup*
Instructions
- Place 4 to 5 slices of cucumber and a dill sprig in the bottom of a cocktail glass.
- Using a muddler, crush the cucumber and the dill.
- Pour in the St~Germain, gin, lime juice, and the simple syrup. Give it a stir to blend well.
- Top with ice and garnish with an additional cucumber slice perched on the rim of the glass.
Notes
*To make a batch of simple syrup, combine 2 cups of water with 3 cups of sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar has completely dissolve. Store in the refrigerator.