Cucumber Gimlet
Cool, crisp, and herbaceous, this cucumber gimlet is a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail—perfect for warm days and garden vibes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Roku gin
- ½ oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz fresh cucumber juice (see note below)
- 2 slices fresh cucumber
- 1 leaf mint
Instructions
- Wrap two thin, lengthwise cucumber slices around the inside of a lowball glass .2 slices fresh cucumber
- Add the gin, St-Germain, lime juice, and cucumber juice to a cocktail shaker.2 oz Roku gin, ½ oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur), ½ oz fresh lime juice, ¾ oz fresh cucumber juice
- Add ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a lowball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf on top.1 leaf mint
Notes
Garnish Tip: Slice the cucumber super thin (using a vegetable peeler or mandoline) for easy wrapping inside the glass!
How to make cucumber juice:
- Cut up 1/2 cucumber and place in a food processor.
- Pour through a thing mesh strainer into a fresh container (if you want ultra strained, use a cheesecloth)
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg
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