Cucumber Collins
A twist on the classic tom collins cocktail adds one simple ingredient: cucumber! This refreshing Cucumber Collins will quickly become your go-to summer cocktail.
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Makes: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 slices cucumber (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup (recipe below)
- 2 oz. gin
- Club soda, to top off
- Mint, to garnish
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In the bottom of a glass, muddle cucumber slices, lemon juice, and simple syrup. If you don't have a muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon will work just fine. Muddle until the cucumbers are a bit crushed and the juices have released.
- Add gin and fill the glass with ice. Top cocktail off with club soda.
- Garnish with additional cucumber slice and mint.
Simple Syrup
- Put sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until sugar has dissolved and mixture thickens.
- Pour syrup into a heat-proof bowl or mason jar and place in fridge to let cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer to leave the muddled cucumber out of your drink, you can prepare the cocktail in a shaker, add gin and strain the drink into an ice filled glass.
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