The Best Prohibition Cocktail Bars
Prohibition occurred in the 1920s, when it became illegal to manufacturer, transport, sell or consum...
English Spirit Cucumber
Back
29th November 2018
1 min read
#
169 words
I was intrigued to try the Cucumber Spirit, something both completely new and yet quintessentially British. It’s a highly unusual spirit, creamy but very fresh, powerfully cucumbery, but with a slight sweetness to its character. When describing the cucumber spirit to a friend, it sounds the sort of thing to be used in minuscule amounts to add flavour to a long cocktail, or in lieu of vermouth in a martini. And it certainly works in that context (a Pimm’s Martini with Pimm’s, lemon syrup, cucumber spirit, calvados and mint would be a fine way to make a summer drink short and wintry).
However, this is a drink that can be sipped, or used as the spirit to be mixed with cloudy lemonade for a fresh and summery, grown-up cooler. It’s certainly not the first ingredient on a new cocktail maker’s wishlist, but the connoisseur will find they use it much more than expected, especially once the sun makes its way back into our lives.
Pardon the interruption
Did you know that you can become a member for free, taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. You can save your My Bar ingredients, make tasting notes, have personalised Tried and Want to try lists and more.
Filed with tags
More to explore
How to stir your cocktails properly
Turns out, there’s a right way to stir your cocktail, and once you master it, you’ll wonder how you...
What Is Aperitivo, Really?
Aperitivo is more than just a drink; it’s a delightful ritual that brings people together to unwind...
Tag cloud
Explore more with our randomised tag cloud.
-
Intense Flavors -
Creme
-
Vivid Presentation
-
All Seasons
-
Strong Cocktail
-
Summer Vibes
-
Velvety Texture
-
Nuanced
-
Parties
-
Lime
-
Kid-Friendly
-
Venetian Culture
-
Irish Coffee Variation
-
Singapore Sling
-
Pre-game
-
Hair of the Dog
-
Reggae
-
Educational
-
Craft
-
Pub
Reload for a new set
Bartender's top tip
Incorporating fresh herbs like mint, basil, or rosemary can add a new dimension to your cocktails. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or even black pepper can also create intriguing and complex flavors. Muddle the herbs gently to release their oils without turning them bitter, or infuse them into simple syrups.
Related posts
The History of the Shirley Temple
In a bid to encourage those that have so far managed to complete two weeks of Dry January, we are taking a look back at the classic mocktail inspired by a child movie star. The Shirley Temple has a ri...
History
Enthusiast
How did cocktails become so fun and cool again?
Cocktails have always had a certain charm, but recently, they've taken a delightful leap back into the spotlight. Gone are the days when a simple gin and tonic was the pinnacle of sophistication. Toda...
Amateur
Revamped Classic Cocktail Ingredients to Impress Your Guests
If you want to wow your friends at your next get-together, introducing revamped classic cocktail ingredients is a great place to start. Think of it as giving timeless favorites a fresh wardrobe, swapp...
Amateur
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get tips straight into your inbox.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out more