Cucumber, Lime, Elderflower and Basil Gin and Tonic

• 50 ml gin

• 125 ml tonic water

• 15ml elderflower liqueur

• half a lime

• half a cucumber

• 2-3 fresh basil leaves

1. Slice thin ribbons of cucumber and place in a highball glass. Gently add a handful of ice cubes.

2. Squeeze half a lime’s juice into a cocktail shaker (or separate container) and add your gin, a splash of elderflower liqueur, a few leaves of basil, and a few cucumber chunks.

3. Muddle the ingredients well, and then add ice.

4. Shake well, then strain into your glass.

5. Top with tonic and garnish with a few more basil leaves.