Iced Mint and Cucumber Gin
Cool off with the ultimate summer cocktail: Iced Mint and Cucumber Gin. This refreshingly crisp drink combines botanical gin with the cooling flavors of fresh cucumber and mint, balanced by a hint of tangy lime juice and sweetness from simple syrup. Served over a heap of crushed ice and topped with bubbly soda water, this invigorating cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious, thanks to a garnish of cucumber ribbons and a sprig of mint. Perfect for warm evenings or backyard gatherings, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a go-to choice for gin lovers seeking a light and refreshing twist. Whether you’re hosting or unwinding, this cucumber-mint cocktail promises to elevate your happy hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 5 thin slices cucumber
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 3 oz soda water
- 1 piece (for garnish) cucumber ribbon
- 1 sprig (for garnish) mint sprig
Instructions
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, combine the cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves.
Gently muddle the cucumber and mint with a muddler or wooden spoon to release their juices and aromas.
Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to the muddled mixture.
Fill the glass or shaker with crushed ice and stir to combine (about 10 seconds).
Strain the mixture into a serving glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Top with soda water and gently stir to incorporate.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of fresh mint for a visually appealing finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 158 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.
