Mediterranean Best Breeze

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A refreshing blend of Mediterranean flavors with crisp cucumber and fragrant basil balanced by a splash of white wine. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dry gin, 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 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 1.5 oz dry gin, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz basil simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled large wine glass filled halfway with crushed ice.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz dry white wine gently to preserve effervescence.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh large basil leaf floated on top and a thin cucumber ribbon draped along the inside of the glass.

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