Refreshing Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Cocktail
A crisp and cooling cucumber mint gin fizz cocktail perfect for summer, combining fresh cucumber juice, mint, gin, lime, and soda water for a light and refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 ounces (60 ml) gin (preferably London Dry, e.g., Bombay Sapphire)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce (22 ml) simple syrup
- 3 ounces (90 ml) chilled soda water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the cucumber. Blend until smooth and strain through a fine mesh strainer to yield about 3/4 cup (180 ml) cucumber juice.
- Place 10-12 fresh mint leaves in a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release oils without shredding.
- Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and the cucumber juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until cold.
- Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice. Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the glass.
- Top with about 3 oz chilled soda water and stir lightly to combine without losing fizz.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and optionally a thin cucumber slice on the rim. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for less bitterness and thinner skin. Muddle mint gently to avoid bitterness. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. Keep soda water chilled and add last to maintain fizz. Simple syrup can be homemade by dissolving equal parts sugar and water. For a lighter version, use low-calorie sweetener or sparkling mineral water instead of soda water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8-
- Calories: 150170
- Carbohydrates: 1012
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