Make the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and roughly chopped mint leaves. I’m glad you liked it! Sorry, the glasses are vintage. A simple drink made with either my Healthy Honey Mint Lemonade (or store bought lemonade), cucumbers, mint, and vodka- it’s my favorite way to kick back and relax on the weekends! Change it up: You can use vodka if you don’t like gin. I need another cup of coffee. Learn how to cook great Cucumber simple syrup . Easy recipes and cooking hacks right to your inbox. Get one of our Cucumber simple syrup recipe … This Gin and Cucumber Cocktail recipe features homemade cucumber juice, fresh mint and basil, ginger syrup, lemon and lime juice, celery bitters, tonic water and Hendrick’s gin. Mmm! I have to admit that I used our first garden cucumbers for pickles, so I’m going to have to be patient for a few days to let the next one ripen before I can make this. These sound so refreshing! Add one ounce … It’s like a vacation in a glass, right? Thank you! I’m all about a good happy hour and this drink is perfect. Barbara, thank you! Thank you for sharing. Combine the … Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Inspired me to purchase gin for the first time and am now tempted to wear Hendricks as perfume. Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. About ⋄ Contact ⋄ Cookbook ⋄ Recipes ⋄ Shop ⋄ Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. Pour in the vodka and fill the shaker halfway with ice. :) But that will be just in time for the weekend! :), Absolutely wonderful recipe! Slice some cucumber for garnish – either slices or spears and reserve Yes, you can! It’s a little bit sweet from the honey, and so refreshing from the mint. Garnish with a tiny sprig of mint, if you’d like. I’ll be right over! Summer in a glass Just what you need to take your Hendricks up a notch. Slice 4 very thin slices from the cucumber, then peel, seed and coarsely chop the rest. In a pan, heat the sugar in 1 litre of water until completely dissolved. The only problem with using sugar is that it might not dissolve into your drink. Polka dot napkins in a shade that matches the … Thanks for the review. We grew spearmint, peppermint, orange mint and mojito mint in our herb garden. pic is on Instagram – sahves. :), Could you ask your lovely parents what is the name of the glasses you stole hehe:) I would like to research and find them.. that is what I have been on the search for!!:). All rights reserved. (It's all free.). Learn how to make a refreshing cucumber and mint gimlet. Both time a hit with guests. Love this! Yes please, these look incredibly refreshing! Anyhow, I would LOVE to be sipping on one of these amazing cocktails today, this is just brilliant! Come on over. Simmer for 1 minute. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g26858018/mint-cocktails The key to making this drink spectacular is to use good gin (preferably Hendrick’s, which has cucumber notes) and a good cucumber (peel it first in case the skin is bitter). Now I don’t have to pay 10 bucks for it! You could try searching for “vintage coupe glasses set” on eBay or Etsy. And oh my, you need to try a cucumber cocktail. The server gave me the recipe which included the Monin's cucumber syrup. Leave a comment below and share a picture on. It reminds me of the drink I ordered at Zelo in MPLS while we were waiting for our table. This is bringing back fond memories :) Cheers to your superb summer bevvy and adorably retro glasses! I stole these from my parents’ cabinet, so I’m afraid they’re vintage. Fill a Collins glass with ice and pour in the strained cocktail. this looks so refreshing.. the perfect cocktail for summer! So it wasn’t hard to talk myself into purchasing a new bottle in honor of this drink. I’ve got mint in my garden for this and I’m in need of something light but also alcoholic. Put a cucumber slice in bottom of a low ball glass and then fill with ice. Strain … Add simple syrup, vodka, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice; shake. Seriously. Great recipe 9 outa 10! This naturally sweetened cucumber cocktail is perfect for warm days. Thank you. Please let me know:), Hey Anna! Hope these took the edge off those technical difficulties! I need something interesting to write about today. 6-8 sprigs mint 16 oz. This is one of the most beautiful, chic, and classy looking cocktails I’ve ever seen. Added lychee fruit the last time, which provided an additional robust layer to an already divine cocktail. Greetings Cookie + Kate Like you, I can never turn down a cucumber-flavored cocktail on a menu. Happy hour, anyone? See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! So, happy hour? Looks delicious! I just double-checked and the glasses don’t have a brand name on them. Swap out vodka and Rose's lime juice for cucumber gin, fresh lime, and simple syrup tinged with mint, and then serve with tea sandwiches. Cucumber is better. You are my new favourite site. A favorite restaurant of mine serves a Cucumber Refresher, sans alcohol, which we love. Remove pan from heat and add cucumber slices (reserving 12 for garnish ▸ Categories cocktail, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, naturally sweetened, nut free, recipes, soy free, spring, summer, tomato free, vegan ▸ Ingredients cucumber, gin, lime, mint, simple syrup, Vegetable enthusiast. I appreciate your feedback. This one’s a keeper! Preparation tips: If you’re going to be making a lot of these, you might want to make cucumber juice like I did in this watermelon-cucumber cocktail instead of muddling tons of cucumber. Crecipe.com deliver fine selection of quality Cucumber simple syrup recipes equipped with ratings, reviews and mixing tips. Pronto. Kate this Cucumber Mint Gimlet looks so refreshing. You can make simple syrup out of sugar if you warm equal parts water and sugar together (or just shake them up in a jar until they combine). If you made the recipe, please choose a star rating, too. Lady, you know I am in! Something magical happens when these basic ingredients are shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass. Add a splash of Champagne with or without the Elderflower and “Oh My”!! I hate to disappoint, but those are vintage glasses from my mom’s cabinet. How to Make a Cucumber Mojito. We’ve had nothing but rain in upstate NY so this went perfectly with our first nice sunshiny day. Accessibility Policy ⋄ Comment Policy ⋄ Nutrition Disclaimer ⋄ Photo/Recipe Policy ⋄ Privacy Policy, Subscribe to our newsletter! Smash it up with a cocktail muddler.. We love these nice tall highball glasses for mojitos! Thinly slice 1/4 of the cucumber and set aside. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bow, l and pour syrup over to strain out solids. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Need to finally go buy that bottle of gin. Thank you!!! You just need to know a few steps and use a little elbow grease. I love a gin cocktail and fancied something refreshing tonight so what better excuse to treat myself to a bottle of Hendricks. Haha, awesome! Thank you, Sini! A simpler solution would be to toss a bunch of sliced cucumbers, limes and mint into a pitcher of water and let it infuse in the refrigerator. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cucumber-vodka-recipes To tone down the sweetness of certain … I’ve never had cucumber in a drink, but I know I’d like it! Stunning visual appeal! This was so delish. They are the epitome of refreshing. I bet they will be extra refreshing with your fresh-from-the-garden cucumbers! I’ll be right over! Def adding this to my list :). At any rate, hits the right notes but I think I will adjust it next time…. Another recipe from Cookie and Kate I can recommend. Love the added mint to give that extra boost of freshness. Vacation in a glass, indeed! Affiliate details ». :), YES! If you love this recipe: You’ll also love my beautiful red bell cocktail (red bell pepper, basil and gin), grapefruit, gin and rosemary honey cocktail and bootleg cocktail (blended mint lemon-limeade with any liquor). rich simple syrup … Glad we’re on the same page with this one, Beth. Infuse your spirit or liqueur with cucumber. {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"30","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, grapefruit, gin and rosemary honey cocktail. Whaaaat?! First, you’ll need to make the simple syrup. The kitchen trick is to briefly blanch the herbs in boiling water, deactivating the plant’s enzymes and preserving the plant’s fresh color as it contributes its flavor to your syrup. I’m obsessed with those glasses – where did you find them?! I’m currently obsessed with cucumber-infused anything and need this gimlet asap! Put me in coach, I want one! Deeee lish. If you have a question, please skim the comments section—you might find an immediate answer there. Muddle four cucumber slices and three mint leaves. Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Jazz up the healthy gin cocktail with a frothy and festive top garnished with thinly sliced cucumber. ; strain the rum into a new glass and add some more mint, the lime juice, and the simple syrup. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, … (You will not be subscribed to our email newsletter.). Fun times! I love a good cocktail, so I’m very happy with this recipe! Cheers! Pretty sure this is going to be my new summer cocktail of choice. As a thank you, we'll give you our welcome guide with 5 printable dinner recipes. Bye! That’s a perfect way to celebrate a sunny day. I love this post and I’m good with cucumber drinks in the backyard. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and agave nectar until the cucumber offers no more resistance. Question– Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. This cucumber … Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. add the rum, mint, and cucumber to a glass or cocktail shaker.. My dog, Cookie, catches the crumbs. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! Will certanilny be making it again. Blend chopped cucumber, simple syrup, lime juice and mint leaves until smooth. Hope you’ll give a cucumber cocktail a try soon! Some of the new artisan tonic is pretty good, though. Just don’t try gin with regular ol’ tonic. I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and the time you invest. Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. Thank you so much for this recipe! Maybe I can entice you with a description of this cold cucumber cocktail. Hello! Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC. Thanks for the fantastic website. These sound like the perfect, light summer drink and are beautifully photographed! Oh I need to try it! From easy classics to festive new favorites, you’ll find them all here. Thanks, Brenda! I found them in my parent’s cabinet. Muddle for 1-2 minutes, until the cucumber and mint have released their flavors, but are not mushy. Hope you love the gimlets, Eileen! I knew I liked you. Have a recipe of your own to share?Submit your recipe here. I need a vacation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Cucumber drinks make me feel all kinds of refreshed! We also offer an option to add egg white to your cocktail shaker. And I’d totally sit on your patio and sip these with you ;). I used a locally made gin and then topped it off with a little club soda to make it last longer :). Gin pairs so well with more vegetable-y type cocktails, this would be so refreshing :) The other day I had a gin cocktail with mint and celery juice that was pretty amazing and I imagine would be similar-ish to this. Hi Kate Your comments make my day. 4 years late to the cocktail party maybe but I don’t care. I’ve NEVER had a cucumber cocktail. Gimlets are composed of gin, lime juice and a touch of sweetener. I’m glad you loved it! And most definitely gin. Strain this into a … i could definitely kick back with one of these now! Oh man, I LOVE a good gimlet, especially in the summertime. This needs to happen. I’m intrigued! Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. This would be a great way to use some of the mint from my herb garden and the local gin a friend recently gifted me! In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, … E. Yes, please! Wish you could come over and clink drinks with me! Yum, sounds perfect! Please can you tell me where you got the glasses from pictured in your Gimlet recipe? “Gimlet” sounds like “piglet” and, as such, doesn’t sound nearly sexy enough to describe this drink. Yes to the vacation and to wanting a happy hour and for the rest of life to just stop for a little bit. I just discovered this site and loving it; it has souch a ‘good vibe’. coming over. Dog lover. Cucumber cocktails are the epitome of refreshing: light, summery and hydrating. And you know what really bothers me? Never too late to enjoy. I muddled cucumber and mint into my gimlet to make it extra enticing. There’s a restaurant in St. Augustine, FL that makes a Garden Gimlet that I LOVE and this tastes almost just like it (but theirs has a few other ingredients). Use the back of a … Just don’t get pulled over while wearing. Store remaining mint syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. xoxoxo I love Hendricks. A great tasting cocktail. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. Or one that has basil… or cilantro… That watermelon one you linked too looks delish as well! Is that time coming to an end? Me too, I love celery, and I also love cucumber and mint. Other ideas: substitute basil for mint, and/or add a little splash of St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and/or muddle some fresh jalapeño with the cucumber. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Put the lid on your shaker and shake until … Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes Oh, I’ve never tried a celery juice cocktail! https://www.cuisinart.com/recipes/beverages/cucumber-mint-basil-syrup A big yes to always wanting the cucumber cocktails, I seriously cannot resist them EVER. Making a mojito is fairly straight forward. :). So pretty! I know I can’t resist a cucumber drink on restaurant menus. I’ve made it to 27 and never had anything with gin in it. I need them. Gorgeous! Hey Anna, glad to hear it! Perfect for day drinking! Where did you get those beautiful glasses. I didn’t know that Goop mentioned my site, now I’m off to go find the link! Sounds like we have the same cocktail preferences! i will bring a cheese platter – friends? Gin haters, you can substitute vodka, but gin is really lovely here. Lastly, I even like you, have always felt confused by the word “gimlet”. Never ever. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. Cucumber simple syrup recipe. I feel ya on the coffee and vacation too. Can I make this without the gin? I thought for the longest time that I didn’t like gin, but it turns out I just don’t like the taste of cheap tonic water! Umm, I need all of those things, too. Instagram ⋄ Pinterest ⋄ Facebook, Subscribe to our email newsletter! https://tasty.co/recipe/invigorating-cucumber-mint-cocktail I love gin but most of the time I drink beer and all my friends too ;) so maybe it’s a good opportunity to buy some! Check your email to confirm your subscription. Estimated values based on one serving size. Simmer for 1 minute. OK without sounding like too much of a creep – I think we are the same human! Absolutely, love this syrup! Happy Summer days Kate. Thank you. Katrina, you have been missing out! It’s no wonder restaurants call these gin and lime numbers by other names, though. I don’t drink alcohol, do you have any suggestions for a replacement. Sitting out there sounds much more appealing than tending to my inbox or addressing the technical difficulties that never.stop.coming. However I was so impressed I sent your details to GOOP! In a cocktail shaker, combine the cucumber rounds, lime juice, whole mint leaves, and 1 tablespoon of the mint simple syrup. I love gimlet and cucumbers and… I happen to have a cucumber gimlet recipe in my book;) We’re on the same page my friend! You have excellent taste in gin. Where do I get those amazing cocktail glasses?! So glad you’re enjoying these cocktails. I think I got it wrong – it was of course the S-Life magazine. Too much lime juice, not enough syrup and dare I say not enough gin. Glad I saved this on Pinterest, just made and it using Minnesota made Solveig Gin and it is Amazing! Very nicely balanced flavours. Hey Erin! Could you just use sugar in place of the agave or simple syrup? ;). Let’s drink together, shall we? Why, yes, after seeing this, I believe it has. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. I am always up for trying new things !! In fact my gin and lime just disappeared and I have to go and replace it. Thank you! I highly recommend using high quality flavourful cucumbers to balance the mint. I’ll come over for happy hour and have a glass!! Next I’ll try it with cucumber . This picture makes me feel parched and in need of refreshment. Strain the mixture into a martini glass. Thanks so much for posting this. A bit of St. Germain makes this recipe even more amazing. Hi KD, I suspect you could just use water instead! Wouldn’t it be fun if we could drink gimlets together? Thanks, Kim! Yes, please. Don’t give anyone else that other chair. I have chilled cocktails in the fridge and an overgrown-yet-very-green backyard with two patio chairs. PS. Only problem with this is the desire to drink a gallon of it. Such a deliciously refreshing cocktail! Get out of my head. I hope there are many more for you this week! Such a nice summer drink and you have so many more awesome sounding gin drinks. Just made this and love it! Recipe adapted from my basil gimlet cocktail. Keep making cocktails! Hi Yez, I’m sorry you didn’t love this one. All I’ve got are cucumber cocktails. Will disclaim that I am making this in the tropics and got the lime from my back yard… so may be they are stronger than what you used??
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