A Fresh, Elegant Twist Between a Collins and a Highball, with a Gascon Touch

• Armagnac: 4 cl (1⅓ oz)
• Fresh lime juice: 2 cl (⅔ oz)
• Elderflower syrup: 1 cl (⅓ oz) (or verbena-infused honey)
• Fresh sparkling water: Top up
• Garnish: Long cucumber ribbon (spiral or along the glass)

Method:

Shake Armagnac, lime, and syrup with ice. Pour into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling water.

Profile:

Fresh, floral, and lightly tangy—balancing vegetal brightness with the roundness of Armagnac.