Cucumber Mint Gimlet

Name: Cucumber Mint Gimlet
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2-inch slice of peeled cucumber, halved and then quartered; 10 mint leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons light agave nectar or simple syrup; 1 lime, juiced; 1 ½ ounces gin, preferably Hendrick’s

Description: Learn how to make a refreshing cucumber and mint gimlet. This naturally sweetened cucumber cocktail is perfect for warm days.

Prep Time: 5

Ingredients

2-inch slice of peeled cucumber, halved and then quartered
10 mint leaves
1 ½ teaspoons light agave nectar or simple syrup
1 lime, juiced
1 ½ ounces gin, preferably Hendrick’s

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and agave nectar until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Put the lid on your shaker and shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a martini glass. Garnish with a tiny sprig of mint, if you’d like.