Cucumber Gimlets
A refreshing cocktail that combines the crisp taste of fresh cucumber with gin and lime juice. This elegant drink is perfect for summer entertaining.
4 servings
15 min
Ingredients
- •2 whole large cucumbers
- •½ cup gin
- •4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 cup ice cubes
- •4 slices lime slices
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Slice four 1/4-inch-thick slices from 1 cucumber. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumbers; transfer to processor and purée until smooth. Pour through fine strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer. Discard solids in strainer.
10 min
- 2.
Mix 1 cup cucumber juice, gin, lime juice, and sugar in pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice; mix well. Immediately strain mixture into 4 small Martini glasses. Garnish with lime and cucumber slices and serve.
5 min
