Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilla'sCucumber Southside Recipe

Cucumber Southside Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time15m
Serves1

fords gin, lime, tonic

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the cucumber into thin slices and set aside. Squeeze fresh lime juice to measure out 1 oz.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Mint

    In a mixing glass, combine the mint leaves and cucumber slices. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint and cucumber to release their flavors.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add Fords gin and fresh lime juice to the mixing glass with the muddled mint and cucumber.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. 6

    Add Tonic Water

    Top the drink with tonic water, pouring it gently to maintain the bubbles.

  5. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for decoration.

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