Gin-Cucumber Cocktail
Gin-Cucumber Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, partially peeled, chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) ice (crushed or not)
- 2 oz (60 ml) cucumber juice
- 2 oz (60 ml) gin
- ½ oz (15 ml) lime juice
- 2 tsp (10 ml) clear cane syrup
- 3 oz (90 ml) cold tonic water
- 1 small mint or lemon balm sprig
- A few thin cucumber slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, purée the cucumber until smooth. Place a fine sieve over a bowl and pour in the cucumber purée. Cover and let drain, without pressing on the pulp, for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Compost the pulp. Save the juice. You should obtain about ¾ cup (180 ml) cucumber juice (see note).
Gin-Cucumber Cocktail