Cucumber Gin Cooler Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail blends crisp cucumber with smooth gin and zesty lime for a cool summer drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball glass
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 4-5 cucumber slices 1/4 inch thick
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker until they release their juice.
- Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and lime wheel.
Notes
The drink stays fresh for up to 2 hours when refrigerated.
Fresh cucumber and lime juice make a big difference in taste compared to bottled ingredients.
Store leftover simple syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For a stronger cucumber taste, let the muddled cucumbers sit in gin for 30 minutes before mixing.
Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a cleaner taste.