Elderflower Gin Cooler

Prepare the Glass

1. Use a vegetable peeler to shave a long, thin ribbon from a fresh cucumber.
2. Spiral the cucumber ribbon along the inner wall of the highball glass, then fill the glass completely with ice cubes to hold it in place.

Build the Drink

1. Pour the dry gin, elderflower cordial, and fresh lime juice directly over the ice.
2. Top slowly with the chilled club soda to preserve carbonation.
3. Give the drink a gentle, single upward stir with a long spoon to combine the layers without knocking out the fizz.

Garnish and Serve

1. Slap the mint sprig against the back of your hand to release its aromatic oils, then tuck it into the top of the glass next to the ice.