Instructions
Combine the gin, Grand Marnier, Pimm’s, lime juice and cucumber syrup in a shaker and fill with ice.
Shake gently and strain into a flute. Top with Cava and garnish with cucumber.
Jordan Deis, Peacock Room
Photo by Randy Schmidt
Cucumber Syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled and roughly chopped in a saucepan over medium heat. Sir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool and steep, about 30 minutes. Strain into a glass bottle, discarding cucumbers. Store in fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.
BATCH IT
1/2 cup Malfy gin
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
1/4 cup Pimm’s No. 1 liqueur
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup cucumber syrup
1/4 cup water
Cava, chilled for topping when ready to serve
Combine everything but the Cava in a pitcher. Chill. Pour into flutes and top with Cava. Garnish with cucumber.
