Cucumber Gimlet Print Recipe 455

CUCUMBER GIMLET

Steps:

• Add the cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle them (gently mash) to release the juices.
• Add the gin or cucumber vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake until cold.
• Strain the drink into glass. If desired, add a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge or cucumber slice and serve.

CUCUMBER GIMLET RECIPE

Steps:

• Start with the cucumber juice. Cut a 1.5 inch piece of cucumber and dice it.
• Place the fine mesh strainer in a 2 cup measuring glass and add the diced cucumber.
• Take a spoon and with the back of it, squish the cucumber against the strainer until you get enough juice (1 ounce).
• Add ice to the cocktail shaker so it's halfway full.
• Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup and cucumber juice.
• Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Add ice to the double old fashioned glass if you're going to use one and strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses.
• Add 2 slices of cucumber to each glass for garnish.
• Sip
• Smile
• Enjoy

CUCUMBER GIMLET

Steps:

• Add the cucumber wheels and simple syrup into a shaker and muddle.
• Add the gin, the lime juice and ice and shake until well-chilled.
• Strain into a coupe glass.
• Garnish with a cucumber wheel.

CUCUMBER-MINT GIMLETS

Steps:

• Peel, seed and chop 6 English cucumbers. Puree, then strain through a sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract the juice. Chill. Combine 1/3 cup lemon juice, 8 sprigs mint and 1/4 cup sugar in a pitcher; muddle with a wooden spoon. Stir in 2 cups gin, the cucumber juice and some cucumber and lemon slices. Divide among 6 to 8 ice-filled glasses.

CUCUMBER GIMLET PRINT RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Directions Steep 2 1/2 cups cucumber slices in 4 1/2 cups gin, covered and chilled for at least 8 hours and up to 4 days. Strain; store indefinitely in the refrigerator. Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat, stirring until dissolved. Add 1 cup mint leaves; remove from heat. Cover; steep 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain; discard mint. Refrigerate up to 2 months. In a 2-quart pitcher, stir gin, simple syrup and lime juice. Refrigerate. To serve, pour individual servings into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into an ice-filled double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with cucumber and/or lime slices and mint. Repeat for additional cocktails.

CUCUMBER GIMLET POPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the 1/4 cup of water and the mint and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the mint syrup into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Whisk in the lime zest, lime juice, gin and cucumber puree.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and let stand until softened, 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at high power for 8 seconds, until the gelatin dissolves. Whisk the gelatin into the cucumber mixture.
• Arrange ten 2-ounce paper cups on a baking sheet. Pour the popsicle mixture into the cups and freeze for 1 hour, until partially frozen. Insert a stick in the center of each cup and freeze for 30 minutes longer, until fully frozen. Tear off the paper and serve. Or you can use a standard popsicle mold, and double/triple the recipe.