Fresh cucumber and lemon are muddled with a bit of sugar and then mixed with gin (or vodka) and a splash of St-Germain to create this uniquely refreshing drink. If you aren't familiar with St-Germain, let me introduce you to my favorite liqueur. St-Germain is a sweet French liqueur made from elderberry flowers. The unusual flavor is a bit of peach, pear, orange and grapefruit. The drink can be made as sweet or as savory as you like. If, like me, you prefer your drink a bit sweeter, add a little more sugar or St-Germain. If savory is more your style, start with the smaller amounts and taste before adding more sweetness to the drink.
My sister has been telling me about her new favorite cocktail for a month or so now. She first tried it at a local restaurant and she has been making her version of it at home ever since. When she finally had a chance to make one for me this past weekend, it fully lived up to my expectations.
When I started writing this post, I looked around for other recipes to compare it with. I didn't find anything quite the same. Apparently, "The Dillinger" is not as common as one might think. I found recipes calling for everything from cream to triple sec, from dill sprigs to prosecco. It would appear that there is not an official way to mix a Dillinger; if you've ever tried one, I'd love to hear about it.
St-Germain Dillinger Cocktail
3 slices cucumber
2 slices lemon
2 - 4 teaspoons sugar (or about 1 tablespoon simple syrup*)
1.5 ounces gin or vodka (low to middle shelf is fine with this mixed drink)
.5 - 1 ounce St-Germain, I preferred mine with a stronger flavor
2-4 ounces club soda
Ice
In the bottom of a heavy glass, muddle (or crush) the cucumber and lemon with the sugar. Add the gin and St-Germain and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and then stir again. Top with club soda. Taste and add more simple syrup or St-Germain to adjust the sweetness as desired. Enjoy!
* To make simple syrup for mixed drinks: Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup white sugar in a jar and shake until the sugar is dissolved. This will keep in the refrigerator until you need it again. It will be much thinner than traditional simple syrup and will mix smoothly into the drinks.
Click here for printable recipe
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