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Two cucumber gin and tonics garnished with fresh mint and lime sitting on a countertop.
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Cucumber Gin and Tonic

A refreshing twist on a classic G&T recipe. This cucumber gin and tonic cocktail is made with fresh lime, cucumber, and lots of fizz.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ Lime juice only
  • 2 ounces Gin
  • 4 ounces Tonic Water
  • Cucumber sliced for garnish
  • Lime cut into wheels for garnish
  • Fresh Mint for garnish
  • Ice Cubes
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Instructions

  • Place diced cucumber and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and muddle using a spoon or cocktail muddler.
    ¼ Cup Cucumber, ½ Lime
  • Add the gin and a few ice cubes and shake well.
    2 ounces Gin, Ice Cubes
  • Fill a serving glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture through a strainer over the ice.
    Ice Cubes
  • Top with tonic water and garnish with fresh thin slices of cucumber, lime wheels and fresh mint leaves.
    4 ounces Tonic Water, Cucumber, Lime, Fresh Mint

Notes

MAKE IT A MOCKTAIL: Replace the gin with non-alcoholic gin or leave it out entirely.  A tonic and cucumber will be just as refreshing.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg