Cucumber Cooler Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink mixes crisp cucumber with gin and lime for a cool and bright cocktail perfect for warm days.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball glass
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cube tray
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 4-5 thin cucumber slices
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel
Instructions
- Slice a cucumber into thin rounds. Place 4-5 slices in the shaker.
- Add 0.5 oz simple syrup to the cucumber slices. Muddle gently to release the cucumber juice.
- Pour in 2 oz gin and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Double strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with club soda (about 2-3 oz).
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and lime wheel.
Notes
Store cucumber slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Make simple syrup ahead by mixing equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved. Cool before using.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with extra club soda and a splash of tonic water.
The drink tastes best with English cucumbers due to their thin skin and fewer seeds.