Gin is special to Friday evenings in summer when it is warm enough to sit outside. Even more special is that I have made elderflower cordial and, although I am very wary of cocktails in general and will avoid two spirits in the same glass for the rest of my life, this drink is thirst quenching with a kick. Elderflower cordial remains a great drink just mixed with with soda.

A designated glass

Two measures of gin to one of elderflower cordial, ice, half a lime (cut a slice from the middle to put in the glass and squeeze in the the juice from the rest) and as much tonic as you choose.

Relax and enjoy!