The Fleur de Lis Cocktail from the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone is a delightful cocktail only a city like New Orleans could make. Now you can prepare this delightful cucumber gin drink at home.
Fleur de Lis Cucumber Gin Cocktail Recipe
Fleur de Lis cucumber cocktails may be made using Hendricks gin, elderflower liqueur, lime and ginger ale.
Ingredients
- 3 slices cucumber (2 to 3 slices)
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/4 ounce St. Germain elderflower liquor
- 1 1/4 ounces Hendricks gin (or other cucumber based gin)
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces ginger ale
- 1 cup ice
Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices.
- To smash the cucumbers, use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon
- Gin, simple syrup, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, gin, and ice cubes.
- Allow 30 seconds of shaking time.
- Fill a cocktail glass halfway with the concoction.
- Use ginger ale to finish.
- Slices of cucumber or a wedge of lime may be used as garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg