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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Cucumber Gin Cocktail

    Cucumber Gin Cocktail

    Last Updated July 16, 2019. Originally Posted May 20, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Learn how to make this delicious Cucumber Gin Cocktail. This refreshing beverage is ready in minutes and makes a great signature drink for parties.
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    Cucumber Gin Cocktail makes the perfect refreshing drink.


    Cucumber Gin Cocktail served in a clear glass and surrounded by cucumber and lime slices.

    Do you know Mexican Food Memories? I’ve been following my friend, Karla Zazueta, for some time now. She’s a fellow Mexican food blogger who lives in London, England. FYI, we have similar last names, but we are not related.

    This Cucumber Gin Cocktail is a beverage inspired by Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca and British gin.

    A Mexican and British concoction. Brit-exican or Mex-itish, if you will. Like when you serve bangers and mash with spicy molcajete salsa.



    Maggie Unzueta with Big Ben in the background.

    I love London. I have been there more times than I can count (uno, dos, tres…). No expensive dinners or fancy hotels for me. My trips to London were on a budget. I was paying with pesos not pounds.

    I can tell you stories for hours on end, but I’ll save those for another blog post.


    Williams Chase Great British Extra Dry Gin next to Cucumber Gin Cocktail

    How to Make Cucumber Gin Cocktail

    I found this great gin at the store the other day. The Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin has wonderful flavor with notes of spice and citrus fruit.

    It is a perfect match for lime. And I’m all about the lime when it comes to Limeys. 🙂


    Cucumber slices on a granite countertop.

    One of my favorite combinations is cucumber and lime. Pepino is so very keeno.

    There is something refreshing about cucumbers. Some of our beloved Mexican food recipes like Aguachiles or Ceviche de Camarón usually include cucumber in the recipes.

    Some restaurants will even serve dishes with cucumber slices on the side.

    • Slice the cucumber, and set it aside.

    By the way, I used a regular cucumber. You don’t need to peel the cucumber, but you do need to wash it well because germs and stuff.

    You don’t know who handled your cucumber before you. Gosh that sounds wrong. LOL!


    Key limes halved in a white bowl.

    It’s lime time.

    In Mexico, when we say “lime,” most of the time, we mean Key limes. Not those big old regular limes.

    For this Cucumber Gin Cocktail: use half a key lime for ¼ regular lime.

    Personally, I actually prefer Key limes. They are usually cheaper than regular limes at the grocery store, and you get a lot of them for a small amount of money.

    • Pour the gin, lime, cucumber slices, and sugar into the cocktail shaker.
    • Shake vigorously.

    You’ve got to shake it! Shake it real good! (Insert Salt-N-Pepa).

    You don’t need to muddle the cucumber slices. Just by letting the drink sit around for a bit, it will absorb the cucumber flavors.

    If you want more of the cucumber taste, muddle slightly. You might need to strain though.

    I’m not much into washing dishes… who is?!! That’s why I save this step.

    The other thing to note: I am not much of a sweet cocktail drinker. Taste and adjust. If you feel it needs more sugar, by all means, add more.



    Cucumber Gin Cocktail makes the perfect refreshing drink.

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    • Pour the mixture in a glass and add tonic water.

    What a refreshing way to reminisce about a trip to London. Or an excellent way to welcome the summer months ahead.

    Cheers to Karla and all of the Mexicanos living in the UK!

    To make this Cucumber Gin Cocktail as a Signature Drink for Parties:
    Adjust the quantities and pour into a pitcher. I highly recommend allowing the pitcher to sit in the fridge for a bit (about 30 minutes) so it can absorb the cucumber flavor. You can even do this the night before.

    Cucumber Gin Cocktail served in a clear glass and surrounded by cucumber and lime slices.

    Cucumber Gin Cocktail

    Learn how to make this delicious Cucumber Gin Cocktail. This refreshing beverage is ready in minutes and makes a great signature drink for parties.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: English, Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 oz gin
    • 6 slices cucumber
    • 1/4 lime (or ½ key lime)
    • 1 tbsp sugar add more, if desired.
    • ice enough to fill 1/2 cup
    • 4 oz tonic water

    Instructions

    • Add gin, cucumber, lime and sugar into a shaker.
    • Add ice to a glass.
    • Pour mixture over the ice and top off with tonic water.
    • Stir gently.
    • Let sit for 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use a regular cucumber.
    You don’t need to peel the cucumber, but you do need to wash it well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Drinks, Mexican, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Barbara

      May 20, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      This sounds delicious and perfect for summer! I just started getting into Gin, so I’ll have to try this.

      Reply
    2. Nancy L

      June 25, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      This sounds absolutely wonderful and refreshing for hot summer evenings that lie ahead. I love gin and tonic, so this is a must-try recipe, for sure!

      Reply
    3. Krizzia Scollon

      June 26, 2019 at 3:29 am

      I don’t drink alcohol anymore but for this I can make an exception 😀 looks like my kind of cocktail!

      Reply
    4. Amber

      June 26, 2019 at 5:17 am

      5 stars
      This looks really good. Tonic is my go for cocktails. Gin and tonic, vodka tonic, even rum and tonic! This looks so refreshing.

      Reply
    5. Julie I Aloha Lovely

      June 26, 2019 at 7:49 am

      This looks so refreshing! Perfect for summertime. Thanks for the inspo!

      Reply
    6. Justine

      June 26, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      I would have never thought to put cucumber and lime together!

      Reply

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