Cucumber-Mint Stirred Gin Fizz
A crisp, herbaceous cocktail where muddled cucumber and mint harmonize with bright lime and gin, finished with effervescent soda water. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Fresh lime juice, Simple syrup 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 130 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
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz Simple syrup
- 4 slices Cucumber
- 6 Fresh mint leaves
- 3 oz Soda water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 4 cucumber slices and 6 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz fresh lime juice and 1/4 oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until the cucumber releases its juice and the mint is fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and 1 cup ice to the shaker, then stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and diluted to a balanced strength.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice, top with 3 oz soda water, and stir once to integrate the carbonation.
