Sunshine time...

Every time the sun pops out to say hello I get excited, I think 'Yes! Finally the weather has turned we can start to enjoy some sunshine'. Only to be disappointed each time the clouds roll back in, along with the rain and even hail! Will our seasons ever return to normal? Will we get a proper summer this year, or the same dismal imitation of the sunny season that we have experienced for the last few years? Now, as a geographer I do understand the ins and outs of why the rain keeps pouring and the wind keeps blowing. However, that is a topic for another, rainier day. Instead, I am going to offer up a something that helps lift the spirits and remind you that just maybe summer is on its way.


Elderflower and Cucumber Collins...

I had something similar at Browns a little while ago, and this weekend whilst there was the tiniest bit of sun shining, these refreshing flavours were in order! As we always have a ton of homemade elderflower cordial overcrowding the fridge I couldn't think of a better way to use some up.

It took a couple of goes to get all the quantities right but ended up with something like this...

2 Shots Gin (50ml)

1 Shot Fresh Lemon Juice

1 1/2 Shots Elderflower Cordial

3 Chunky Wedges Cucumber

Ice-Preferably Crushed

Soda to top up

I used a cocktail shaker but thats just because it helped to get us in the summery mood, but it is definitely not necessary. You can just pour all the component into a glass and away your go.

1. I added the Gin, Lemon, Elderflower and Cucumber into the cocktail shaker and gave it a good old shake! The shaking dance is also optional!

2. Next fill up a glass with crushed ice.

3. Pour the shaken mixture over the ice and top up with soda water.

4. Sit back, sip and relax!

Fingers crossed there are a few more days like this on their way!