CUCUMBER GIN COCKTAIL

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This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.

Provided by Mary Gonzalez

Categories     Bon Appétit     Drinks     Cocktail     Gin     Cucumber     Lime     Summer     Spring

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 English hothouse cucumber
5 makrut lime leaves or four 2-inch strips lime zest
2 teaspoons raw sugar
4 lemon wheels, divided
4 ounces gin
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Club soda (for serving)

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave 4 long, thin ribbons from cucumber; set aside. Cut a 4" piece from remaining cucumber and coarsely chop. Muddle with kaffir lime leaves, sugar, and 2 lemon slices in a cocktail shaker. Add gin and lime juice and fill shaker with ice. Cover and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
  • Strain into 2 ice-filled Collins glasses. Top off each with club soda. Gently stir to combine; garnish each with 2 reserved cucumber ribbons and remaining lemon slices.

RedWolfHK
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This cocktail is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup.


Mahboob Awan
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I made this cocktail with vodka instead of gin and it was still really good.


Arafath Love
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This is a great cocktail for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and easy to drink.


maddar code
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I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The cucumber really mellows out the gin.


Jesse Jones
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This cocktail is so refreshing and delicious. I love the cucumber and gin flavors together.


Thomas Pilosi
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I made this cocktail for a picnic and it was a huge hit. It's the perfect drink for a summer gathering.


shujaat khaliq
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I didn't have any cucumber on hand, so I used mint instead. It was still really good.


Krrish Karn
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I found that this cocktail was a little too strong. I would recommend using less gin.


Dsdax
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This cocktail is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup.


Zakir Ulah
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I've made this cocktail a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up cucumbers from the garden.


Pastor Shirley Williams (Sharron)
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This cocktail is perfect for a summer party. It's refreshing and delicious, and it looks really pretty too.


Noor Hussain
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I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Ntasey Foundation
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This cocktail is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


KING NaDaN
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I'm not usually a gin drinker, but I loved this cocktail. The cucumber really mellows out the gin.


Ifeanyichukwu Chukwu
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This is my new favorite summer cocktail. It's so light and refreshing, and the cucumber adds a really nice touch.


Jay d Jontes
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I made this cocktail for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mali Khan
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This cocktail is absolutely stunning! The cucumber and gin flavors are a perfect match, and the garnish is so elegant.


milla samuels
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I love the combination of cucumber and gin in this cocktail. It's so unique and flavorful.


Md Fozor
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This cucumber gin cocktail was so easy to make and so refreshing! It was the perfect drink for a hot summer day.