White Linen

Name: White Linen
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces gin, preferably Hendrick’s; 1 ounce lemon juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note); 1/2 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur; 3 cucumber slices, plus more for garnish; Soda water

Recipe from Shady Lady Saloon

Adapted by Robert Simonson

White Linen — Max Whittaker for The New York Times

Rating: 5(221)
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This refreshing drink was created by the bartender Rene Dominguez and popularized in the '00s at the Shady Lady Saloon in Sacramento. It has become so popular in the city that a canned version was released in 2017. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

1½ounces gin, preferably Hendrick’s
1ounce lemon juice
½ounce simple syrup (see note)
½ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
3cucumber slices, plus more for garnish
Soda water

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine gin, juice, syrup, liqueur and 3 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Pour through a double strainer into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with soda water, about two ounces. Garnish with a few cucumber slices.

Tip

To make simple syrup, warm 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. (There will be extra syrup; refrigerate if not using immediately.)

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Comments

Molly6 years ago

Yes, half the syrup. Also, I made a large batch with everything but the soda and set it with sliced cucumber in the freezer overnight. Then I was able to just pour over ice and top with soda. A large crowd was very pleased.

COE7 years ago

Start with no syrup and add slowly. Less than half for my taste.

MMSF7 years ago

I think it helps to shake for 15 seconds so that the cucumber gets muddled and its flavor is released.

Taylor4 days ago

Has anyone made this as a batch cocktail? I’m considering making this for a party.

MissHQ1 year ago

Add some mint and reduce the simple syrup. Perfect.

Josh H.2 years ago

Great cocktail! Very refreshing. Experiment with swapping out the st. Germain with chambord!

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