Cucumber Cilantro Gin Tonic
A refreshing summer cocktail that's crisp and light with a hint of Latin flair. It's a Gin Tonic more than a Gin AND tonic. Perfect served with grilled veggies or a platter of tacos.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup London Dry Gin
- ½ cup Persian or English cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ⅛ - ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup tonic water, chilled
- 1 - 2 cups ice cubes
- thinly sliced strips of cucumber, lime wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, cucumber, cilantro and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Muddle together very well, pressing into the cucumber to release all of the juices and flavor. Drop in 3 or 4 ice cubes. Cover and shake vigorously. Fill 2 cocktail glasses with ice. Pour in gin and cucumber mixture. Top off with chilled tonic water. Garnish and serve.