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Cucumber-Mint Gimlet

Refreshing and a perfect balance of tart and sweet. But enough about you, let’s make this cucumber and mint gimlet. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cucumber peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4-5 large mint leaves
  • 2 oz gin recommended; Hendrick’s
  • 1 oz lime juiced (about 1/2 a large lime)
  • 1 oz simple syrup or light agave or substitute 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
  • club soda optional

Instructions

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  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and syrup until the cucumber are pulped.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Put the lid on your shaker and shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a martini glass (I like to double strain). Top with club soda, if desired. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a thin slice or 2 of cucumber.