Cucumber Mint Gimlet
A refreshingly tasty libation for those hot Hawaiian afternoons
Servings Prep Time
1adjust recipe accordingly 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
1adjust recipe accordingly 5minutes
Ingredients
  • 2inch slice of peeled cucumberhalved and quartered
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1.5 tsps light agave nectar, or simple syrup
  • 1 limejuiced
  • 1.5oz ginpreferably Hendrick’s
Recipe Notes
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and agave nectar until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice then pour in the lime juice and gin. Put the lid on the shaker and agitate until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into glass. Garnish with a tiny sprig of mint.