Cucumber Mint Gimlet

Submitted by momaphet

"This cocktail reflects the past influence of the British Empire in India. Time does not include steeping the cucumber or making the simple syrup - you'll want to plan ahead"

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 ounces cucumber gin (see below)
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 ounce mint simple syrup (see below)

• Optional

• fresh mint sprig (to garnish)

directions

1. Mix in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake.) Garnish each with mint.
2. Cucumber Gin : Steep 1/2 cup diced, peeled cucumber in 1 cup gin 8 hours to 4 days. Strain; store indefinitely in the refrigerator. Easily multiplied.
3. .
4. Mint Simple Syrup : Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat, stirring until dissolved. Add 1 cup mint leaves; remove from heat. Cover; steep 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain; discard mint. Refrigerate up to 2 months.

Reviews

[Jostlori]

Delicious! I would drink the cucumber gin straight up - it was so good. But adding the mint syrup and lime juice is a winner too. I'm going to have to add this to my cocktail rotation!!! Thanks for posting - made for CQ4.

 

[ChelseaW]

This was so light and refreshing. Gimlets are my favorite drink and no one seems to have ever heard of them. I can't wait to try this again after my gin has soaked for longer.