Cucumber Gimlet Recipe

Cucumber Gimlet recipe — The gin gimlet's zen garden phase — crisp, cool, and surprisingly enlightened. Made with gin. Originally from United States.

I'm the friend who does hot yoga and actually enjoys it. My cucumber additions aren't just for show — I genuinely believe in the power of clean eating and clean drinking. I make other cocktails feel slightly guilty about their sugar content while looking effortlessly refreshing.

Cucumbers are 96% water, making them one of the most hydrating vegetables. Ancient Romans actually used cucumbers as a hangover cure, essentially creating the world's first wellness cocktail trend 2,000 years before Instagram.

Born from the craft cocktail renaissance of the 2000s when bartenders started muddling fresh vegetables into classic recipes. The cucumber gimlet represents the moment when wellness culture met cocktail culture and actually got along.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 0.75 oz lime cordial
• 4 slices cucumber (peeled)
• 0.25 oz fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Muddle cucumber slices gently in shaker bottom.
2. Add gin, lime cordial, and lime juice with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Double strain into chilled coupe glass.
5. Garnish with thin cucumber wheel on rim.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: medium | Base spirit: gin | ABV: 18.0-22.0%

Origin: United States