Cucumber Gin Cooler Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 cocktail
A light, botanical cocktail perfect for summer brunches, spa days, or wellness-inspired events. Crisp cucumber, fresh lime, and botanical gin make this a refreshing choice guests always love.
🥒 Ingredients
- 2 oz gin (preferably botanical-style like Hendrick’s)
- 4–5 cucumber slices (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Soda water to top
- Optional: 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur (for an upscale twist)
🍸 Instructions
- Muddle the cucumber: Gently muddle cucumber slices in a shaker to release juice without pulverizing the seeds.
- Shake it up: Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, (optional elderflower liqueur), and ice. Shake well.
- Strain and pour: Double strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda: Top off with chilled soda water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish: Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or slice on the side of the glass.
✨ Bartender Tip
At bridal showers and wellness-style events, we muddle and strain the cucumber hours before guests arrive. The fresh juice is chilled and added to cocktails without any mess or floating cucumber bits — classy and clean!
❓ Cucumber Gin Cooler FAQs
Can I batch a Cucumber Gin Cooler for events?
Yes! Pre-mix the muddled cucumber juice, gin, lime, and simple syrup. Store chilled. Add soda water right before serving for maximum fizz.
Can I make this non-alcoholic?
Definitely! Replace the gin with more soda water or cucumber-infused water for a refreshing summer mocktail.
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