Garden Spritz

A refreshing, spritz-style cocktail that celebrates the vibrancy of spring with a delightful blend of gin and fresh ingredients. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz gin - 1 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2-3 fresh basil leaves - 3-4 cucumber slices - Soda water - Ice cubes Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the basil leaves and cucumber slices to release their flavors. 2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. 3. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to combine all the ingredients and chill the mixture. 4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice cubes. 5. Top up the glass with soda water to add a bubbly touch. 6. Give the drink a gentle stir to incorporate the soda water. 7. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a cucumber slice. 8. Serve and enjoy the refreshing Garden Spritz!