Cucumber Cocktail
Cool, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cucumber Cocktail is your go-to drink for sunny afternoons or chic cocktail parties. Infused with the natural sweetness of fresh cucumber and fragrant mint, this cocktail is elevated with the zesty brightness of lime juice and the smooth kick of gin. Balanced with a touch of simple syrup and topped with bubbly club soda, it’s an elegant yet easy-to-make drink that's ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for summer sipping, this recipe serves up one glass of pure refreshment, garnished with a cucumber slice and mint sprig for a stunning presentation. Whether you're craving a light, invigorating cocktail or a flavorful twist on a classic gin drink, this cucumber-infused libation is sure to dazzle your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice
- 4 leaves mint leaves
- 1 slice cucumber slice
Instructions
Wash the small cucumber thoroughly and slice off about 4 to 6 thin rounds for later garnish. Chop the remaining cucumber into chunks.
Add the cucumber chunks and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle them gently until the cucumber releases its juice and the mint is fragrant.
Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
Top off the drink with club soda, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with the reserved cucumber slice and a small sprig of mint.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing cucumber cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
