Springtime in Europe

This cocktail is a refreshing blend of gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice and muddled cucumber, finished with a touch of lavender bitters. To add a touch of advanced technique to the drink, we'll be using a sous vide method to infuse the gin with fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Ingredients: - 2 oz gin (infused with fresh herbs using sous vide method) - 1 oz elderflower liqueur - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 3 slices of cucumber - 2 dashes of lavender bitters - Thyme sprig, for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the gin infusion ahead of time by placing fresh sprigs of thyme and rosemary into a sous vide bag with the gin. Seal the bag and cook at 135°F for 2 hours. Remove from the sous vide and strain. 2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices. 3. Add the infused gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker with ice. 4. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 5. Finish the drink with 2 dashes of lavender bitters and a sprig of fresh thyme for garnish. Enjoy the taste of Europe in this elegant and flavorful cocktail!