Cucumber Gimlet
Cool, crisp and effortlessly elegant, the Cucumber Gimlet is a garden-fresh twist on a classic. Vibrant lime and botanical gin together with cucumber create a cocktail that’s perfect for summer. Garnished with a thin ribbon of cucumber or simple mint leaves, this cocktail looks as stunning as it tastes—bright, zesty and irresistibly refreshing.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 176kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices peeled cucumber (half inch thick slices)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 8 leaves fresh mint
- 2 ounces gin preferably Hendrick’s, which has green herbaceous notes
- ice
- cucumber ribbon for garnish
- mint leaves
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices, simple syrup, lime juice and mint leaves. Muddle until the cucumber has completely broken up and released all its juice.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the gin. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass. Add the cucumber ribbon and mint leaves for garnish.
- Serve immediately. Cheers!
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg