Cool-as-a-Cucumber Cooler
Cheers to cooling off in style! This zesty concoction starts with fresh cucumber slices, vibrant cilantro, and a hint of sugar - all muddled together to release their summery essence.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Cool-as-a-Cucumber Cooler
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings1
00Ingredients
2 half-inch-thick slices of peeled cucumber
1 sprig fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 tsp. Sugar
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
Ice
2 oz. club soda
Thinly sliced cucumber for garnish
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, mash two slices cucumber, cilantro and sugar with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Add gin and lime juice; top with ice. Cover with lid and shake vigorously 10 seconds.
- Strain mixture into a cocktail glass over ice; top off with club soda. Garnish with cucumber slices and cilantro.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 148 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 0 g protein. Daily values: 1% vitamin A, 6% vitamin C, 1% calcium, 0% iron.
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Cucumbers - 1 Each
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Limes - 1 Each
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Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 148 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 0 g protein. Daily values: 1% vitamin A, 6% vitamin C, 1% calcium, 0% iron.
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, mash two slices cucumber, cilantro and sugar with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Add gin and lime juice; top with ice. Cover with lid and shake vigorously 10 seconds.
- Strain mixture into a cocktail glass over ice; top off with club soda. Garnish with cucumber slices and cilantro.