English Garden

An English Garden made with Canadian ingredients, Black Fox Cucumber Gin just makes this summer classic that much more refreshing.

Prep Time: 5 min
Difficulty: easy
Serves: 1

Ingredients

Method

1
Lightly muddle cucumber in a shaker.
2
Add gin, elderflower, lime juice, and ice.
3
Shake until chilled.
4
Strain into a glass over ice.
5
Top with soda water.

Story

The Moment

Some cocktails feel like a slow walk through something familiar. The English Garden is one of them. It’s light, floral, and quietly layered—like moving through a space where everything is in bloom but nothing is overwhelming. There’s a softness to it that invites you to slow down without realizing it. It feels like late spring turning into early summer, when everything is green, open, and just beginning to settle into the season.

The Spirit Connection

Black Fox Canadian Gin provides a structured botanical base that supports the floral and herbal elements of this cocktail. Crafted from spicy triticale, handpicked calendula flowers, and rhubarb grown on our Canadian prairie soil, our gin is distilled with a careful blend of fifteen fruits, flowers, and spices. Its grain-to-glass foundation gives it depth, while its carefully balanced botanicals allow cucumber, elderflower, and citrus notes to remain clear and expressive. The result is delicate but not fragile.

Glassware & Garnish

Glassware: Highball or wine glass. Garnish: Cucumber ribbon or edible flower.

Make It Your Own

Increase elderflower: for a more floral profile
Add mint: for freshness
Reduce lime: for a softer finish
Serve without soda: for a stronger, spirit-forward version
Batch for garden gatherings: and top with soda individually

Serve & Pair

Best enjoyed in spaces that already feel a little green.

Perfect for:

Garden parties
Afternoon gatherings
Bridal showers
Slow weekend afternoons

Pairs well with:

Light pastries
Fresh salads
Soft cheeses
Seasonal fruit dishes

Experience Cocktails at Our Saskatoon Distillery

Want to enjoy this floral cocktail right at the source? Visit our Saskatoon-area tasting room to experience our award-winning spirits where they are made. Walk the farm where our ingredients are grown, join us for a distillery tour, or reserve a table to enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

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Canadian Gin

A Tribute to Saskatchewan Terroir Infused with handpicked calendula petals and rhubarb grown directly on our Canadian prairie soil, our signature Canadian Dry Gin is both familiar and delightfully unexpected. A true expression of our terroir, it features spicy triticale and over fifteen fruits, flowers, and spices that intertwine to create a smooth, nuanced spirit with a layered finish. At Black Fox, our farm-to-bottle commitment means sustainability is an action, not just a concept. We practice soil conservation techniques, reuse nearly 95% of our water, and return our spent ingredients to our fields as compost fertilizer to leave the land better than we found it. Tasting Notes & Profile Bright, aromatic, and distinctly Canadian. Zesty notes of orange peel and citrus meet a delicate touch of anise and warming spice. On the palate, a whisper of pepper and cinnamon creates balance, leading to a clean, medium finish that is refreshing and refined. How to Enjoy: The Canadian Gimlet Renowned for its versatility and silky texture, this refined gin shines in a classic gin and tonic, a crisp martini, or simply over ice. For a signature taste, try our Canadian Gimlet: The Canadian Gimlet Ingredients 1.5 oz Black Fox Canadian Gin 0.75 oz fresh lime juice 0.75 oz honey syrup Directions Add gin, lime juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain neat into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with your favourite herb or lime wedge and serve immediately. Looking for more inspiration? Explore our full Canadian gin cocktail guide for more recipes. Experience Canadian Gin in Saskatoon Want to explore our farm-grown process for yourself? Visit our Saskatoon-area distillery to taste our award-winning spirits right at the source. Walk-ins are welcome for cocktails in the tasting room, or you can book a guided distillery tour to see exactly how our ingredients go from crop to connoisseur.

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