Muddled Cucumber Basil Gin Cocktail
A crisp, herbaceous gin cocktail featuring muddled cucumber and basil, balanced with lime and sparkling soda. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Gin, Cucumber, Basil 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 150 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 Gin
- 1/4 cup Cucumber
- 4 leaves Basil
- 4 leaves Mint
- 1/2 oz Lime juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Soda water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 1/4 cup peeled and chopped cucumber, 4 fresh basil leaves, and 4 fresh mint leaves. Muddle for 15 seconds until the herbs release oils and cucumber yields.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 cup ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and top with 2 oz soda water. Stir gently for 5 seconds and garnish with a cucumber slice and basil leaf.
