Cucumber Gimlet with Gin
Description
This refreshing take on the classic gimlet cocktail features fresh cucumber, gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Simple and refreshing!
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Ingredients
- 4 (1-inch) chunks English cucumber + more for garnish
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- ⅓ ounce (2 teaspoons) simple syrup
- ½ ounce club soda
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 chunks cucumber until completely smashed. Add 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lime juice and ⅓ ounce simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain drink into a rocks glass filled with ice or into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda and serve.
- Garnish with skewered cucumber ribbon.
Notes
To make a cucumber ribbon, use a vegetable peeler to peel lengthwise down the cucumber, you’ll need to make a few peels until you get a nice thick peel from the center of the cucumber. Fold cucumber ribbon back and forth into an accordion, then skewer with a cocktail skewer or toothpick.
For an herby cucumber gimlet, muddle a few leaves of basil or mint with the cucumber.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 6mgSugar: 0.5g
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