Cucumber Gimlet

Ingredients

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 Cucumber Slices
• Cucumber slice · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Gently muddle the cucumber slices and simple syrup in a shaker.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

4. 4

   Garnish with a cucumber slice.

The Story

The Gimlet pairs gin with lime and sugar, and a cucumber version became popular in modern bars, where fresh produce and garden flavors are common. It echoes the cucumber-led gins that are widely available today.