There's a moment in summer when nothing else works (too hot for a Negroni, too dull for a glass of wine). This is the answer: long, low-ABV, and properly refreshing. The first of our Summer Highballs collection: three serves built for warm afternoons and longer evenings.
Ingredients
- 50 ml ASTERLEY ORIGINAL British Aperitivo
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml elderflower tonic water
- Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig (garnish)
Method
Step 1: Build
Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes. Pour in the ASTERLEY ORIGINAL and fresh lemon juice.
Step 2: Top
Top with cold elderflower tonic water and give one gentle stir from the bottom to combine without losing the fizz.
Step 3: Garnish and serve
Tuck a long cucumber ribbon down one side of the glass and crown with a fresh mint sprig. Serve straight away while everything is properly cold.
Tasting Notes
Crisp and floral, with cucumber freshness lifting the bittersweet aperitivo. The elderflower tonic adds a gentle sweetness that stays well clear of cloying.