Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz, a cocktail that perfectly balances refreshing cucumber, aromatic mint, and invigorating gin. Ideal for warm summer evenings or casual gatherings, this drink not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a stunning visual appeal with its vibrant green hues. Easy to make and customizable to suit any palate, this cocktail guarantees to impress your guests while providing a refreshing escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium cucumber, sliced thin
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces high-quality gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce sugar syrup (adjustable to taste)
- Soda water (to top off)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Additional cucumber slices or mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing half a cucumber into thin rounds and gathering the fresh mint leaves.
- In a shaker or mixing glass, gently muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves to release their juices and oils.
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to the muddled mixture.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top off with soda water for a fizzy finish.
- Garnish with additional cucumber slices or mint sprigs before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg