Hendrick’s Gin has more of an herbal flavor and less on the juniper. There is a hint of cucumber. It’s one of those subtle nuances that I would never have picked up on if not told it was there. But this “hint of cucumber” has brought forth a plethora of “Cucumber and Hendrick’s” drinks. They all taste a lot like cucumber to me, which is fine in a salad, but one that I find less than appealing in a cocktail. I came up with this drink that combines the herbal flavors of Hendrick’s, St. Germaine and Chartreuse with cardamom and cucumber. The cucumber is muddled just enough by the ice cubes.
- 1 ½ oz. Hendrick’s Gin
- ¾ oz. Chartreuse
- ¾ oz. St Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
- ½ oz. Cardamom Syrup
- 2 slices of cucumber
- 1 oz. Lemon Sour
- Dash of rhubarb bitters
- Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water
- Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice cubes
- Shake well with ice 10 – 15 sec.
- Strain into chilled glass over fresh ice
- Garnish with cucumber slice
