3 Refreshing Cucumber Cocktails
Cucumber cocktails are the essence of summer! Check out three of our favorite cucumber cocktail recipes:
1) CUCUMBER GIMLET
Simple and refreshing, the cucumber gimlet is a simple and easy way to cool down in the heat of summer. Plus, you can decide whether to use gin or vodka!
In your cocktail shaker:
Muddle 2 slices of cucumber
Add:
1 1/2oz gin (or vodka, we like Square One Cucumber Vodka)
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 simple syrup
Shake well with ice for about 10-15 seconds.
Double strain to a coupe glass.
Garnish with a cucumber slice.
2) MILKMAID
via Imbibe, Elizabeth Weiss, The Whistler, Chicago
In your cocktail shaker, add:
2 oz blanco tequila
3/4 oz cream of coconut
1/4 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
2 cucumber slices
Shake with ice. Pour full contents into a rocks glass
Garnish with a slice of cucumber and 2 dashes of salt.
3) PIMM’S CUP
A classic & refreshing classic cocktail.
In your cocktail shaker:
Muddle 2x slices of cucumber with 1/2 oz of simple syrup.
Add:
2 oz Pimm’s #1 cup
3/4 oz lemon juice
Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice. Top with 1 oz of ginger ale. (or ginger beer if you prefer more ginger taste)
Garnish with a cucumber slice. (Add a strawberry and mint sprig if you have it!)