Description
Light, refreshing and sophisticated. For the discerning drinker on hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 3 slices Cucumber, Reserving 1 For Garnish
- 4 leaves Fresh Mint, Reserving 1 For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Superfine Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ cups Hendrick’s Gin (or Other Premium Gin)
- 1-½ cup Crushed Ice
Preparation
Muddle 2 slices of cucumber, 3 mint leaves and sugar together in a cocktail shaker into a mushy mess.
Squeeze in lime juice and add gin. (I like a little more gin, but I’m an advanced drinker. Use discretion.)
Add crushed ice and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
Strain through fine mesh into a chilled martini glass or any pretty glass. Garnish with the cucumber slice and mint leaf. Enjoy.
Repeat until refreshed.
