Ginger-Lime Fizz with Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A crisp and effervescent cocktail marrying fresh lime, spicy ginger, and cooling cucumber for a lively, balanced sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, and ginger 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 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

• 1.5 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.75 oz ginger syrup
• 2 oz club soda
• 3 cucumber slices
• to fill crushed ice
• 1 piece lime wheel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Muddle 3 thin cucumber slices gently in the bottom of a shaker to release flavor but not pulverize.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz ginger syrup to the shaker. Fill halfway with ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until very chilled.
4. Step 4: Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
6. Step 6: Garnish by threading a lime wheel and a thin cucumber slice onto a cocktail pick and resting it across the glass rim.