The Wicked Wolf isn't just a cocktail bar and tea house — it's a fairytale-inspired experience that infuses this theme into every detail, from whimsical decor to imaginative signature cocktails. These cocktails — dubbed "Wolf Classics" — all bear enchanting, storybook names that transport guests into a magical world. Now, the Wolf's talented bartending staff is sharing the secret behind one of their most popular Wolf Classics, revealing how you can craft Once Upon a Lime at home.
ingredients:
- 4 cucumber slices
- 3 basil leaves
- 1 oz. lime juice
- .5 oz simple syrup
- .5 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germaine)
- 2 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. soda water
directions:
Step 1. Muddle 3 cucumber slices and 2 basil leaves in a shaker.
Step 2. Add lime juice, simple syrup, elderflower liqueur and vodka; shake and double strain.
Step 3. Add soda water and ice.
Step 4. Garnish with remaining cucumber slice and basil leaf.