Rook's Retreat

1.5 oz gin

0.5 oz elderflower liqueur

0.5 oz fresh lime juice

0.25 oz simple syrup

5 leaves fresh mint leaves

2 slices slices of cucumber

splash club soda

for garnish mint sprig

for garnish cucumber slice

1. Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water for a few minutes.

2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves and cucumber slices gently to release their flavors without tearing the mint leaves.

3. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.

5. Discard the ice water from the coupe glass and double strain the mixture into it.

6. Top the cocktail with a splash of club soda to add a refreshing effervescence.

7. Garnish with a mint sprig and a thin slice of cucumber on the rim of the glass.