30 August 2007
The Flying Cucumber
Dunno how summer’s treating you where you are. Here in BKLN NYC, the weather’s been unpredictable all summer. Be that as it may, here’s a great drink for your Labor Day weekend.
I’m calling this the Flying Cucumber because of its obvious origins in the Aviation. The Martin Miller’s is good for this because it has definite cuke notes, but Hendrick’s would probably work well, too. Here’s a piccy of it; the recipe’s after the jump.
photograph by Jennifer Hess
Flying Cucumber
Muddle two cucumber slices in a mixing glass, and then add: 2 oz. Martin Miller’s gin 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/4 oz. St.-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Shake over ice and fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cucumber slices or strips of peel.
Hmm, no Martin Miller’s (never heard), but I’ve got a bottle of Hendricks in my freezer that I think would be just fine and dandy in that!
Good afternoon
A few words to let you know that ‘A Dash of Bitters’ made it onto my ‘Take 5′ List for ‘Blog Day 2007′.
Here is the link
http://www.sergetheconcierge.com/2007/08/take-5for-blog-.html
Have a great week-end
Serge
‘The French Guy from New Jersey’
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