Pot of Gold Cocktail Recipe

Simple, elegant, refreshing, and quite lovely, that is what you will find in this pot of gold recipe. The vodka cocktail may have just five ingredients, but these are some intense flavors and they work extremely well together.

Reading the recipe, you may think that this will be a gentle, sweet drink—that is, until you get to the ginger beer. That single ingredient kicks the flavor up to a new level, adding a snap that contrasts the refreshing flavors of cucumber, elderflower, and mint quite nicely. Overall, for a springtime drink—whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or not—this is a gem that may soon become a new favorite.

Cocktail strength (from 1 to 10 scale)

The strength of Pot of Gold Cocktail Recipe is 5 out of 10.

Nutrition (calories per serving)

The estimated calories of Pot of Gold Cocktail Recipe is 230 calories per serving.

Preparation time (minutes)

The time it takes to create Pot of Gold Cocktail Recipe is 3 minutes.

Tools needed

• Cocktail Shaker
• Strainer

Glass

• Cocktail Glass

Ingredients (ML/OZ)

• 5 (1-inch thick) cucumber slices, divided
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur or syrup
• 1 ounce ginger beer
• Mint sprig, for garnish

Steps to Make It

• Collect the necessary ingredients.
• 4 cucumber slices and 8 mint leaves should be muddled in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
• Fill the glass halfway with ice and add the vodka and elderflower liqueur.
• Shake vigorously.
• Fill a chilled cocktail glass halfway with ice and top with ginger beer.
• Finish with a sprig of mint and the remaining cucumber slice. Serve and have fun.

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