Cucumber Mint Gin Refresher
Cucumber Mint Gin Refresher
Ingredients
For the Refresher
- 1 1/2 cups gin
- 1/2 cucumber, large, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups soda water, chilled, or to taste
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the thinly sliced cucumber and fresh mint leaves. Muddle gently to release their flavors, being careful not to over-muddle the mint, which can make it bitter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the pitcher or shaker with the muddled cucumber and mint.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Fill the pitcher or shaker with ice. Stir well or shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Fill four tall glasses with fresh ice. Strain the gin mixture evenly into each glass, ensuring no muddled bits pass through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Top each glass with chilled soda water, adjusting the amount to your preference. Gently stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish each Cucumber Mint Gin Refresher with additional fresh cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cucumber Mint Gin Refresher
Ingredients
For the Refresher
- 1 1/2 cups gin
- 1/2 cucumber, large, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups soda water, chilled, or to taste
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the thinly sliced cucumber and fresh mint leaves. Muddle gently to release their flavors, being careful not to over-muddle the mint, which can make it bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the pitcher or shaker with the muddled cucumber and mint.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Fill the pitcher or shaker with ice. Stir well or shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Fill four tall glasses with fresh ice. Strain the gin mixture evenly into each glass, ensuring no muddled bits pass through.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled soda water, adjusting the amount to your preference. Gently stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each Cucumber Mint Gin Refresher with additional fresh cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min