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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cucumber
Using a vegetable peeler, create a long ribbon from the cucumber. Set aside for garnish.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their aromatic oils.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and cucumber slices to the shaker with the muddled mint.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or a rocks glass filled with ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint and the cucumber ribbon for a refreshing touch.