A refreshing summer drink featuring fresh cucumber, basil, and lemon juice, mixed with a citrus-heavy gin.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 0minutes
Total Time 10minutes
Servings 1Drink
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
5-10Cucumber Slices
5-10Basil Leaves
1Sugar Cube
3ozGin
1/2Lemon
2ozSoda Water
Basil and cucumber for garnish
Instructions
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices, basil leaves, and sugar cube. Muddle until combined, and the sugar begins to dissolve in the liquid.
Add in the gin and freshly squeezed juice of the lemon. Add a handful of ice to the shaker, cover, and mix thoroughly. Shake about twenty seconds, until the metal outside of the shaker in very cold.
Garnish a high ball glass with thinly sliced cucumber strips, and add a handful of ice. Strain the drink from the shaker over the ice. Then top with the soda water and additional ice as needed.
Garnish with a basil sprig, and cucumber slices as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe tastes best with a citrus-heavy gin. However, feel free to experiment with different varieties and flavor profiles.
Use a vegetable peeler to carefully cut the thin cucumber strips for the inside of the glass.
If you are looking for something a little bit sweeter, add an additional sugar cube to each glass before serving.