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Prawn and Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Prawn and Cucumber Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Light, bright, and surprisingly refreshing—this seafood-laced cooler mixes cucumber, lime, gin, and a savory prawn garnish for a summer cocktail with serious intrigue.
John
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine strainer
  • Small saucepan
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Highball glass
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Cocktail pick
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin prawn-infused
  • 1 large prawn for infusion and garnish
  • 2 oz cucumber juice fresh, or muddle cucumber slices
  • 0.75 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda to top
  • ice cubes
  • cucumber ribbon for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, gently warm gin with the prawn for 2 minutes to infuse. Cool and strain.
  • In a shaker, combine prawn gin, cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well.
  • Double strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with club soda. Stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a prawn on a pick.

Notes

Keep infusion quick for a hint of seafood. Use English cucumber for best flavor. Serve extra cold on hot days. Great with sparkling mineral water, too!