Cucumber Mint Gimlet

Name: Cucumber Mint Gimlet
Ingredients: 3 slices Cucumber, Reserving 1 For Garnish; 4 leaves Fresh Mint, Reserving 1 For Garnish; 1 teaspoon Superfine Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Hendrick's Gin (or Other Premium Gin); 1-1/2 cup Crushed Ice

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 slices Cucumber, Reserving 1 For Garnish
4 leaves Fresh Mint, Reserving 1 For Garnish
1 teaspoon Superfine Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cups Hendrick's Gin (or Other Premium Gin)
1-1/2 cup Crushed Ice

Directions

1

Muddle 2 slices of cucumber, 3 mint leaves and sugar together in a cocktail shaker into a mushy mess.
2

Squeeze in lime juice and add gin. (I like a little more gin, but I'm an advanced drinker. Use discretion.)
3

Add crushed ice and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
4

Strain through fine mesh into a chilled martini glass or any pretty glass. Garnish with the cucumber slice and mint leaf. Enjoy.
5

Repeat until refreshed.