Rosemary Cucumber Gin Cooler Cocktail
A crisp, herbal gin cocktail featuring cucumber, rosemary, and fresh citrus. This drink is light, cooling, and bursting with botanical notes—perfect for summer or any time you want something refreshingly green.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz rosemary simple syrup
- 4 slices cucumber
- soda water to top
- ice cubes
- fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
- cucumber slice for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker.
- Add gin, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice and a rosemary sprig.
Notes
This cocktail is best with fresh cucumber and homemade rosemary syrup. Adjust syrup for sweetness. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of bitters.