Cucumber Gimlet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cucumber Juice
Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Making Cucumber Juice
- 1
Prepare the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber thoroughly under cold water. Cut off the ends and slice it into smaller pieces for easier juicing.
- 2
Juice the Cucumber
Using a juicer or a blender, blend the cucumber pieces until smooth. If using a blender, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber juice, gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Shake Well
Put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint on top for a refreshing touch.
