Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey

Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey

The Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey is a beautifully simple cocktail that celebrates freshness and botanical charm. With the clean, crisp base of dry gin, a splash of zesty lime, and the subtle floral sweetness of Double Dutch Elderflower Tonic, this serve is effortlessly light and refreshing. The cucumber ribbon garnish not only adds a stylish finish but also enhances the cool, garden-fresh flavour profile.

Why We Love the Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey

This cocktail is all about understated elegance. The combination of gin and elderflower tonic creates a delicate balance of botanicals and soft florals, lifted by just a hint of citrus from the fresh lime. Served over ice in a Collins glass, it’s the kind of drink that feels as good as it tastes — crisp, clean, and quietly sophisticated. Whether you’re enjoying it on a sunny afternoon or pairing it with a light meal, the Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey always delivers a refreshing, refined experience.

Flavour Notes

• Fresh – cucumber and lime bring brightness and zing
• Floral – elderflower tonic adds a gentle sweetness
• Botanical – gin provides aromatic depth

Top Tips

• Use a vegetable peeler to create a long, elegant cucumber ribbon
• Chill your glass beforehand for an extra-cold serve
• Try with a splash of soda water for an even lighter spritz

Simple, stylish, and supremely sippable, the Elderflower & Cucumber Rickey is your new go-to for effortless refreshment with a botanical twist.