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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Muddle fruit and cucumber
Place the 3 cucumber slices and 1/2 cup diced green apple into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add the 0.5 oz agave nectar and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice. Using a muddler, gently but firmly muddle the cucumber and apple until they release juice and the mixture is fragrant and slightly pulpy (about 20–30 seconds). Do not over-muddle into a full puree—aim for a pulpy, juicy base.
- 2
Add gin and chill
Add 2 oz gin to the muddled fruit. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
- 3
Double strain
Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer plus the shaker's strainer to remove fruit solids and seeds, yielding a smooth, clear drink with fresh flavor.
- 4
Top (optional)
If you prefer a lighter, slightly effervescent drink, top with 1.5 oz club soda. Gently stir once to combine.
- 5
Adjust sweetness
Taste the cocktail. If you prefer it sweeter, add simple syrup to taste (start with 0.25 oz) and stir briefly to incorporate.
- 6