Herbed Gin and Cucumber Fizz

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A refreshing gin cocktail infused with fresh cucumber and herbs, topped with sparkling soda for a light effervescent finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh cucumber juice, fresh lemon 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 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lightly muddle 6 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker to release aroma without breaking leaves.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup into the shaker filled halfway with ice.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds to chill and combine ingredients.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz chilled club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to integrate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon spiraled inside the glass and a sprig of mint resting on top.

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