Dill or No Dill
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 2 thick rounds (~ ¼-inch) of cucumber, cut into quarters (no need to remove the skin)
  • Large sprig of fresh dill
  • 1-3/4 ounces gin (see Notes)
  • ½ ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
  • ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of smoked sea salt (see Notes)
  • Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a half a round of cucumber
Instructions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber and dill. You want to release some of the cucumber juice.
  2. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and salt. Add ice cubes to the shaker.
  3. Shake for about 30 seconds to ensure a cucumber and dill flavor.
  4. Pour through a fine strainer into a Nick and Nora or coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a half a round of cucumber.
Notes
* While English gin is preferred given the origin of this drink, Hendrick’s (made in Scotland) is also a good option since one of its ingredients is actually cucumbers.
* I used Maldon Smoked Sea Salt. You can also use traditional Maldon Sea Salt or any other sea salt.
* You could also serve this cocktail in a highball glass over ice and topped with club soda.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/dill-or-no-dill/