Easy Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz

Warm up your holiday gatherings with a refreshing Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz! Made with fresh cucumber slices, lime juice, a splash of your favorite sparkling mixer, and mint leaves, this drink adds a touch of elegance and fun to any festive occasion. Its crisp, tangy, summer-inspired flavor is sure to lift everyone’s spirits!

Have you ever had one of those weeks when everything just feels sticky — both literally and emotionally That was me last Thursday because it was hot, the AC was wheezing like an old man, and I had just knocked over a glass of water for the third time.

So then, I did what any mildly stressed adult might do: I grabbed some cucumbers and raided the herb patch — okay, it’s just three pots on the windowsill — because I needed a drink that felt like a cold splash to the face. That’s when the Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz came into play.

Here’s a quick tip — don’t try to muddle mint with a fork because I learned that the hard way and I’m still picking leaves out of the counter cracks.

Now, have you ever tried one of these drinks before If not, you’re truly missing out since it’s light, it’s fresh, and it somehow makes you feel like you’re relaxing on a sunny patio in the Miami Beach — even if you’re just sitting on a plastic chair in your backyard.

As for the fizz It’s like your tongue just went to a spa.
So, ready to give your taste buds a little vacation Let’s do this.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• ½ small cucumber, sliced
• 2 oz about 60 ml gin
• 8–10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• ½ oz about 15 ml simple syrup or honey syrup
• Soda water to top up
• Ice cubes
• Cucumber slices and mint sprig for garnish optional

How to Make  Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz

Step 1

Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker.This just means squishing them gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their flavors.

Step 2

Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes to the shaker until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels cold to your touch.
Place a fresh cucumber into glass and fill with ice.

Step 3

Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice ,you can use a fine mesh strainer to catch the cucumber and mint bits.
Top up the glass with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for a pretty finishing touch.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

Here’s what you’ll need to make a Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz:

• Cocktail shaker or a jar with a lid if you don’t have one
• Tall glass like a highball glass
• Muddler or the back of a spoon
• Fine mesh strainer
• Spoon or stir stick
• Knife and cutting board
• Jigger or small measuring cup

Recipes Tips

Use very fresh mint old or wilted mint can taste bitter. Fresh mint gives the brightest, cleanest flavor

Slice cucumber thin thin slices release more flavor when muddled.

Chill all ingredients cold gin, cold soda water, and cold lime juice make a super refreshing drink

Add extra lime zest zest gives a punch of lime flavor without adding extra sourness.

What to Eat with Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz ??

This Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz light and refreshing drink is perfect for summer days and gatherings with friends and family. You’ll fall in love with it, and you can enjoy it with delicious dishes like Crockpot Lunch or with delicious like desserts.

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