Cucumber Gin Smash
The ultimate summer refresher that's become a brunch menu staple. Fresh cucumber, gin botanicals, and lime create a drink so crisp and cooling it's practically a spa treatment in a glass. The clean, green aesthetic makes it social media gold. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 4 slices Fresh cucumber
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 6 leaves Fresh basil
- cucumber ribbon (garnish) garnish
- basil leaf (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Perfect with light summer fare such as crab salad on cucumber rounds or citrus-marinated ceviche to harmonize the drink's crisp, refreshing qualities.
Instructions
Muddle cucumber slices and basil in a shaker
Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup
Fill with ice and shake vigorously
Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish with a long cucumber ribbon and basil leaf
Tips
English cucumbers have fewer seeds and less bitterness than standard cucumbers Hendrick's gin is the obvious choice given its cucumber and rose botanicals Add a splash of elderflower liqueur for a floral dimension