White Linen Cocktail

The White Linen cocktail is a refreshing and visually stunning drink that showcases a pale, almost ethereal, greenish-white hue, akin to the fabric of a perfectly starched linen shirt. The cocktail combines simplicity with a complex flavor profile, and Its core ingredients include gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and cucumber.

The gin’s botanicals provide a backbone of complexity, while the elderflower liqueur introduces a subtle sweetness that complements the fresh cucumber notes. The lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy kick, and the simple syrup ties everything together, creating a balance of sweet and sour. The cucumber garnish not only enhances the drink’s visual appeal but also contributes a crisp, cooling element, making each sip incredibly refreshing.

The White Linen cocktail was first created in 2008, by Rene Dominguez, a bartender who worked at the Ella Dining Room, in Sacramento, USA.

White Linen Cocktail Recipe

1. 45 ml gin

2. 15 ml elderflower liqueur

3. 15 ml simple syrup

4. 30 ml fresh lemon juice

5. 3 cucumber slices

6. 60 ml club soda, to top

7. Ice

8. Garnish: cucumber slice