Green Eyes
Experience pure refreshment with "Green Eyes," a vibrant gin cocktail brimming with fresh, garden-inspired flavors. This drink combines muddled cucumber and mint for a crisp, aromatic base, balanced with zesty lime juice and a touch of simple syrup for sweetness. Shaken to perfection and topped with sparkling water, each sip is light, lively, and effervescent. Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening at home, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is flavorful, garnished with a delicate cucumber slice and a sprig of mint. Ready in just 10 minutes, "Green Eyes" brings handcrafted sophistication to your glass in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Fresh cucumber
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces Gin
- 0.5 ounce Simple syrup
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 ounces Sparkling water
- 1 slice Cucumber slice
- 1 sprig Mint sprig
Instructions
Start by placing the fresh cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker.
Add the mint leaves to the shaker.
Using a muddler, gently muddle the cucumber and mint together to release their flavors. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can result in bitterness.
Pour in the fresh lime juice, gin, and simple syrup into the shaker.
Add the ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Top it off with sparkling water for some effervescence.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for an elegant presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Green Eyes cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
