Gin and Cucumber Gimlet Cocktail
A refreshing cocktail combining crisp gin with fresh cucumber and lime for a bright, clean taste perfect for warm evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dry gin, fresh cucumber juice, fresh lime juice 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 160 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 dry gin
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish cucumber slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add 2 oz dry gin, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice (blend and strain peeled cucumber), 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber on the rim and serve immediately.









