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Cucumber Coolers | Two Variations

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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!
  2. Add mint or basil, lime, sugar and gin to the jar and gently muddle (press) to release oils from either mint or basil.
  3. Add your cucumber slices to the jar and 4-6 cubes of ice, cover tightly with lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  4. 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!
  5. Stir gently, garnish with a sprig of either basil or mint, a slice of cucumber and if desired a wedge of lime. 

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!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.