Cucumber Gimlets

Name: Cucumber Gimlets
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole large cucumbers; ½ cup gin; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup ice cubes; 4 slices lime slices

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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