Green Cocktail for St. Patrick ‘ s Day
Every year the Irish people and now almost the whole world celebrate St. Patrick`s Day. On March 17th, green is the predominant colour of Irish people celebrating all over the world; in some cities, the rivers are even colored green on St. Patrick’s Day. On this occasion, here is a great green cocktail for St. Patrick`s Day called Emerald Elixir.
INGREDIENTS
- 45 ml / 1 ½ oz. Absolut Vodka citron
- 20 ml / ¾ oz. elderflower liqueur
- 20 ml / ¾ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml/ ½ oz. sugar syrup
- 2 slices of cucumber
- 5 basil leaves
- 8 mint leaves
METHOD
- Put the 2 slices of cucumber, 5 basil leaves & 8 mint leaves in base of shaker and muddle (lightly mash).
- Then add ice and the other ingredients and shake well.
- Double strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a celery stick.
SHOPPING LIST
- Absolut Citron vodka | USA | UK* | Germany*
- Elderflower liqueur |USA | UK | Germany
- Sugar syrup | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*
