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Cucumber and Mint Gimlet 2
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Minty Cuke Gimlet

An easy variation of the classic gin cocktail, the Gimlet. Add some cucumber and mint, and off you go!

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker!
  • Martini glass

Ingredients

  • 2 Oz. Gin A London dry works well here
  • .75 Oz. Lime juice
  • .5 Oz. Simple syrup
  • Mint sprigs For muddling and garnish
  • Cucumber For muddling and garnish
  • 1 Oz. Cucumber juice if you don't want to muddle

Instructions

  • Combine a few cucumber slices and at least 3 mint leaves in a shaker.
  • Add your simple syrup and muddle the ingredients.
  • Add ice, gin, and lime juice to the shaker.
  • Mix it up.
  • Double strain into a martini glass.
  • Garnish with cucumbers and mint if you like.