Cucumber Collins Recipe
ritual gin alternative fresh lime | cucumber | bubbles
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Ingredients
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Cucumber Collins Cocktail
For Simple Syrup (if making fresh)
Method
Prepare Simple Syrup (optional)
- 1
Make 1:1 simple syrup
Combine 0.25 cup sugar and 0.25 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a small jar; refrigerate if not using immediately.
Build the Cocktail
- 2
Muddle cucumber
Place 3 cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add the 0.5 oz simple syrup and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice. Gently muddle 6–8 times to release cucumber juices and combine with the sweet-tart base. Avoid over-muddling into a puree.
- 3
Add base and ice
Add 2 oz Ritual gin alternative to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to chill and dilute properly.
- 4
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until well-chilled (exterior of shaker becomes cold and slightly frosty).
- 5
Strain into glass
Double-strain the mixture into a Collins glass or highball glass filled with fresh ice to remove cucumber solids. Use a fine mesh strainer over the shaker’s strainer for a cleaner texture.
- 6
Top with bubbles
Gently top the drink with 3 oz club soda or sparkling water. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to integrate without flattening the bubbles.
- 7
