Minty Cucumber Gin Smash

If you're searching for a refreshing gin-based cocktail with a hint of mint, then this Minty Cucumber Gin Smash is the perfect choice for you. It's a delightful blend of cucumber, mint, lime juice, and gin, delivering a cool, invigorating taste that's reminiscent of a mojito.

Minty Cucumber Gin Smash

A refreshing and invigorating cocktail featuring the delightful combination of cucumber, mint, lime juice, and gin.

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Ingredients

  • 5 slices of cucumber
  • 2 sprigs of mint
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin (e.g., Beefeater 24)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 slices of cucumber, mint leaves from a sprig, and simple syrup.
  2. Add lime juice, gin, and ice to the shaker, then shake until chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
  4. Spank the remaining sprig of mint and use it, along with the remaining 2 slices of cucumber, to garnish the cocktail.