Eastside Cocktail
This modern classic shakes up gin, lime, cucumber, and mint for a clean, crisp, and refreshingly herbal cocktail that’s easy to mix and perfect for warm afternoons or relaxed evenings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Fine strainer
- Chilled coupe glass
- Cocktail pick
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- 3-4 cucumber slices fresh, thin
- ice cubes for shaking
- mint sprig for garnish
- cucumber slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add cucumber slices and mint leaves to the shaker. Muddle gently to release flavors.
- Pour in gin, lime juice, and simple syrup with a jigger.
- Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove solids.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and cucumber slice on a cocktail pick.
Notes
Fresh mint and cucumber are key for the cleanest flavor. Don’t over-muddle to avoid bitterness. Adjust simple syrup for sweetness as desired. Serve right away—aroma and crispness fade if it sits too long.