Cucumber Coolers | Two Variations
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This Gin & Tonic Cucumber Cooler is the perfect summer cocktail; it's the adult version of "spa water." Filled with light, crunchy cucumbers and complemented with your choice of refreshing mint or earthy basil and the citrusy tartness of fresh lime, topped with clean and crisp tonic water. A delightful adult thirst quencher.
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Ingredients
Cucumber Cocktail
- 1-1 1/2 oz gin omit for mocktail
- 1/2 lime squeezed
- 4-6 cucumber slices
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar all natural; optional
- 6 mint leaves or 4 basil leaves
- 4-6 oz tonic water Indian tonic water
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Instructions
- Start by grabbing a Ball jar with lid or a cocktail shaker (Ball jars are insanely easier, plus you make the entire drink in one glass!) let's hear it for fewer dishes!
- Add mint or basil, lime, sugar and gin to the jar and gently muddle (press) to release oils from either mint or basil.
- Add your cucumber slices to the jar and 4-6 cubes of ice, cover tightly with lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a glass*, simply top with ice and your favorite tonic water. My favorite tonics are Q Drinks Tonic or their Indian Tonic (more bitter, but a little sweeter than regular tonic to pair better with a London Dry Gin). I paired the sweeter mint with regular Tonic Water and the Indian Tonic with the more earthy basil. Delicious both ways!
- Stir gently, garnish with a sprig of either basil or mint, a slice of cucumber and if desired a wedge of lime.
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Notes
- NOTE | This post is for adults, 21 and older ~ Please drink responsibly
- This post is for adults, 21 and older ~ Please drink responsibly
- TIP* | If using a cocktail shaker, then pour mixture into a highball glass, topping with ice and tonic water.
- DISCLOSURE | Q Drinks mixers are so delicious, all-natural, less sweet than your average mixer and so clean, crisp and extra carbonated, they are the perfect mixer. This is not a paid sponsorship, Q Drinks sent me a sample selection of their amazing mixers which I am more than happy to share with you in some of my drink posts. The opinions expressed are completely my own; I would highly recommend these mixers for any cocktail or mocktail! Give all their flavors a try!
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Serving
11 serving
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
1704mg
(49%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
1136IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1704mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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