The Dandy Lion
A refreshing cocktail featuring gin and absinthe, complemented by fresh cucumber, lemon, and tonic water. This elegant drink balances herbal notes with bright citrus and cooling cucumber.
1 servings
2 min
Ingredients
- •3 slices cucumber
- •½ ounce absinthe
- •2 ounces gin
- •¾ ounce lemon juice
- •¾ ounce simple syrup
- •3 ounces tonic water
- •chilled
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber until slightly broken up, about 20 seconds. Add the absinthe and let macerate for about 30 seconds. Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until completely mixed, about 20 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass (or any tall glass tumbler), top with tonic, and garnish with a cucumber slice.
2 min