Gimlet: The Cocktail You Need To Make This Summer 

By Jasmine Kaur

Worried about how to beat the heat this summer? Don’t fret because we’ve found the perfect cocktail that is going to keep you refreshed and energized. 

Made with citrusy flavours of lemon and the boozy touch of gin, this gimlet cocktail is a must-have during summer. 

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of gin   • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon sugar syrup • 1-2 peeled cucumber slices   • 3-4 mint leaves   • Ice cubes 

Step 1

In a shaker, fill ice cubes, gin, lime juice, mint, and cucumber and sugar syrup.

Step 2

Shake until chilled. This should take about 20 seconds.  

Step 3

Strain over an ice-filled glass, and garnish with mint and cucumber.