Diplomat Cocktail

ByMichael King
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Diplomat Cocktail

This popular summery cocktail from the Vig Bar in New York City has a delightfully fresh flavor, thanks to plenty of fresh cucumber, a little lime juice, and some elderflower liqueur.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage, cocktail
Cuisine: classic, European
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cubes ice
  • 4 thick slices fresh cucumber
  • 1 dash lime juice
  • 1 dash simple syrup
  • ¾ cup ice
  • 2 fluid ounces gin such as Hendrick’s
  • 1 fluid ounce elderflower liqueur such as St. Germain®
  • 1 slice cucumber for garnish
  • 1 splash club soda

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Coupe or martini glass
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Bar spoon
  • Mixing glass or cocktail shaker

Method
 

  1. Place 3 ice cubes into a pint glass. Place 4 thick cucumber slices into glass, top with lime juice and simple syrup, and muddle thoroughly until cucumber pieces are juicy and broken up, about 10 seconds.
  2. Fill pint glass about 3/4 full of ice; pour gin and elderflower liqueur over ice. Shake gently and strain into a cocktail glass. Add 1 or 2 small pieces of muddled cucumber. Garnish with 1 slice of cucumber and add splash of club soda. Serve with straw.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gCholesterol: 8mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mg

Notes

The Diplomat is a refined, lower-ABV cocktail that balances dry and sweet vermouth with a touch of cherry and bitters.

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