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Cool-as-a-Cucumber Cooler
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.
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Recipe - Geneva, IL
Cool-as-a-Cucumber Cooler
Cool-as-a-Cucumber Cooler
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings1
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Ingredients
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
  1. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, mash two slices cucumber, cilantro and sugar with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.  
  2. Add gin and lime juice; top with ice. Cover with lid and shake vigorously 10 seconds.   
  3. 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. 

5 minutes
Prep Time
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Servings

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Makes 1 servings
2 half-inch-thick slices of peeled cucumber
Cucumbers
Cucumbers - 1 Each
$1.29
1 sprig fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Cilantro
Cilantro - 1 Each
$0.99
2 tsp. Sugar
Pioneer Granulated Sugar 4lb
Pioneer Granulated Sugar 4lb - 64 Ounce
$4.29$0.07/oz
1 1/2 oz. Gin
Hendricks Gin
In-Store Purchase Only
Hendricks Gin - 750 Millilitre
Sale
$34.99 was $47.99$0.05/ml
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
Limes
Limes - 1 Each
$0.88
Ice
Not Available
2 oz. club soda
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water - 750 Millilitre
$2.99$0.00/ml
Thinly sliced cucumber for garnish
Cucumbers
Cucumbers - 1 Each
$1.29

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

  1. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, mash two slices cucumber, cilantro and sugar with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.  
  2. Add gin and lime juice; top with ice. Cover with lid and shake vigorously 10 seconds.   
  3. Strain mixture into a cocktail glass over ice; top off with club soda. Garnish with cucumber slices and cilantro.