Cucumber Gin Fizz
Spa-fresh and very popular right now.
LevelEasy
MethodMuddle
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlGin
- 4 slicesCucumber
- 20 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Top upSoda water
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Cucumber Gin Fizz
- Press the cucumber with the lime juice and syrup in a shaker.
- Add the gin and ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a glass of ice and top with soda.
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon