Cardamom Gin Tonic with Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A crisp and aromatic twist on the classic gin and tonic featuring fragrant cardamom and cooling cucumber slices. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, tonic water, cardamom pods for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 4 oz tonic water
• 3, lightly crushed cardamom pods
• 3 thin slices cucumber slices
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3 lightly crushed cardamom pods and 3 thin cucumber slices into a mixing glass. Pour in 2 oz gin and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and infuse flavors.
3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with large clear ice cubes.
4. Step 4: Top with 4 oz tonic water and stir gently once to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish by threading a thin cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick and resting it across the glass rim.