Happy Cucumber Twist

A lighter take on the classic Suffering Bastard, the Happy Cucumber Twist cocktail adds a refreshing twist with the use of cucumber tonic water in place of ginger beer. This delightful concoction combines the crispness of gin, the smoothness of brandy, and the floral notes of St-Germain, complemented by the subtle sweetness of ginger syrup and a splash of zesty lemon juice, all finished off with the invigorating sparkle of cucumber tonic.

Happy Cucumber Twist

A refreshing and lighter version of the classic Suffering Bastard cocktail, the Happy Cucumber Twist features gin, brandy, St-Germain, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and cucumber tonic for a delightful flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz brandy
  • 1/4 oz St-Germain
  • 1/2 oz ginger syrup
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Fever-Tree Cucumber Tonic

Instructions

  1. In a mixing tin, combine gin, brandy, St-Germain, ginger syrup, and lemon juice.
  2. Shake the mixture with ice.
  3. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  4. Top the glass with cucumber tonic.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel.