Cucumber Gimlet (The Best Gimlet Ever)
This cucumber gimlet is the best version of this classic cocktail. Shake it up with lime, sugar, and fresh mint for the best gimlet yet!
Servings: 2 people
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin Can use vodka
- 1 oz Cordial
- 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice can use lemon
- 1 oz Sugar can substitute simple syrup
- 1 sprig Fresh mint 2-5 leaves
- 2 oz Sucumber muddled
Instructions
- Make fresh lime juice from one lemon or one lemon, and pour into your shaker
- In the cocktail shaker, mash (muddle) 1/4 cucumber, 2-5 mint leaves
- Add a spoonful of sugar to the shaker until combined.
- Fill the shaker with ice and 2 oz gin. Cap your shaker.
- Shake for 15-30 seconds until ingredients are fully chilled and ice crystals form
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled up/martini or coupe glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and cucumber with a sprig of mint
- Splash with a dash of water
Notes
- The secret to a traditional perfect gimlet is equal gin and lime (I prefer lemon) juice. Use fresh juice only - nothing from concentrate.
- I think you should consider adding a dash of sugar and bitters if you want some sweetness. This is how I make mine, so it's not so strong!
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal