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Garden Gimlet Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

8 pieces of cucumber cubed, 2 oz McQueen Gin, 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice, 1/2 oz basil infused simple syrup, 3 dashes of Bitterman’s celery shrub bitters. Basil Leaf & Cucumber Slice for garnish.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Start by cubing the cucumber into small pieces and set aside.

2

Mix the Drink

In a cocktail shaker, combine the cubed cucumber, McQueen gin, fresh squeezed lime juice, basil infused simple syrup, and Bitterman’s celery shrub bitters.

3

Shake Well

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

4

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

5

Garnish

Garnish the drink with a basil leaf and a cucumber slice on the rim.