Herb-Muddled Gin Cucumber Cooler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A crisp, garden-inspired cocktail that blends fresh cucumber and herbs with botanical gin for a cooling experience. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, cucumber slices, fresh mint leaves 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 "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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz gin
4 thin slices cucumber slices
6 fresh mint leaves
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz club soda
as needed ice cubes
1 cucumber ribbon
1 mint sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 4 thin cucumber slices and 6 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release flavors without pulverizing.
Step 2: Fill the mixing glass halfway with ice cubes, then pour in 2 oz gin and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice.
Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and marry flavors.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir lightly to combine.
Step 6: Garnish by twisting a long cucumber ribbon around a straw and placing a fresh mint sprig on top.