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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Slice the cucumber into thin slices and set aside. Squeeze fresh lime juice to measure out 1 oz.
- 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
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add Fords gin and fresh lime juice to the mixing glass with the muddled mint and cucumber.
- 4
Shake
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients.
- 5
Strain
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- 6
Add Tonic Water
Top the drink with tonic water, pouring it gently to maintain the bubbles.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for decoration.