Cucumber Gimlet Recipe

A refreshing twist on a classic, this cucumber gimlet recipe is easy to make and oh-so-satisfying. This gin-based cocktail is made with just a few simple ingredients and provides the perfect balance of crisp and sweet without being overly sweet.

There are a few things that make this cucumber gin gimlet incredibly refreshing. One is that there is lime juice in it. That is true for most cocktails that have citrus in it. The second thing is cucumbers. Cucumbers are notorious for being refreshing and light.

This gimlet is a perfect warmer-weather cocktail. It’s so delicious but you may want to remind yourself to sip, it’s that good.

If you love gimlets, here is my vodka gimlet, and French gimlet.

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Helpful tips

• I use European cucumbers in this cocktail. You could use a regular cucumber but I find they have very thick skins.
• Don’t peel the cucumber, as it looks prettier with the green of the skin. You are going to cut the 2-inch lengthwise slices for the garnish.
• Wash the citrus before juicing. Here’s how: squirt some natural, unscented foaming soap into your hand. I get mine at Whole Foods. Rub the lime between your hands to cover it with soap. Use a vegetable brush to scrub the skin. Run the lime under cold water until all the soap has been washed off.
• I wash my cucumber the same way. In fact, I wash a lot of veggies and fruit the same way.
• I find this fine mesh strainer essential to cocktail making. I usually hold it over the glassware while I pour the cocktail through it and into the glass. With this cocktail, I place the strainer over a large measuring glass because you will squish the cucumber for the juice.
• I use a martini glass and a double old-fashioned glass but you can use a coupe glass if you prefer.

How to make a cucumber gimlet

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Also, get a measuring glass, fine mesh strainer, cocktail spoon, 2 cup measuring glass, and glassware.

Cut cucumber in lengthwise strips, two for each cocktail so four strips in all.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – gin, fresh lime, cucumber, and simple syrup.

Step two

Measure 4 ounces of gin. (A)

Step three

Measure 2 ounces of fresh lime juice. (B)

Step four

Measure 1 1/4 ounces of simple syrup. (C)

Step five

Cut a 1 1/2 inch length of cucumber. Chop the cucumber and place it in a strainer. Place it over a 2-cup measuring glass. Take a spoon, with the back of it facing down, and mash the cucumber through the strainer so the juice goes into the measuring glass. (D)

Toss the smushed cucumber in the trash after you get enough juice.

Step six

Measure out 1 ounce of cucumber juice.

Step seven

Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.

Strain and divide the gimlet between the two glasses. For the purpose of this post, I used a classic martini glass and a double old-fashioned glass as I love to showcase my cocktails in different glassware.

I add some ice into the double old-fashioned glass.

Add the garnish to each glass.

Let’s see the vertical view.

Yum.

I hope you enjoyed this cucumber gimlet recipe. It’s delicious and worth the time it takes to make it.

Other cucumber recipes

• Cucumber mint martini
• Cucumber dill martini
• Cucumber Thai salad

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delicious.

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