Et Cooler Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare cucumber juice

   Thinly slice half of a medium cucumber (about 4–5 oz). Place slices in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing to extract about 1 oz of clear cucumber juice. Discard solids.

2. 2

   Combine spirits and mixers

   In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of ice, 2 oz dry gin, 1 oz sake, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.

3. 3

   Shake

   Shake the mixture vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled (shake until the shaker is frosty).

4. 4

   Prepare glass

   Fill a highball or Collins glass with 1 cup of fresh ice.

5. 5

   Strain and top

   Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass to remove ice shards and any cucumber pulp. Top gently with 3 oz chilled lemon soda, stirring once with a bar spoon to integrate without flattening the soda.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve

   Thread a cucumber ribbon or wheel onto a cocktail pick and add a lemon twist if desired. Rest garnish on the rim or float it in the drink. Serve immediately with a straw.