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!)