Make Cucumber Gimlet For Your Next House Party

By Nikita Toppo

Give a twist to the classic gimlet with some refreshing cucumbers. Here is the recipe, try it at home.

Ingredients

3 cucumber wheels, thickly sliced 1/2-ounce simple syrup 2 ounces gin (such as Hendrick’s) 3/4-ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed Garnish: cucumber wheel, sliced thinly

Step 1

Add the cucumber wheels and simple syrup into a shaker and muddle.

Step 2

Add the gin, the lime juice and ice and shake until well-chilled.

Step 3

Strain into a glass. Garnish with a cucumber wheel.