Cucumber Mint Shrub Gimlet
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz gin (London dry or botanical style works best)
- ¾ oz cucumber-mint shrub
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Optional: ¼ oz simple syrup (if you prefer a slightly sweeter balance)
- Garnish: cucumber slice and fresh mint sprig
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chill Your Glass: Place a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer or fill it with ice and sit aside to chill while you mix the drink.
- Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, shrub, lime juice and the simple syrup (optional). Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Serve It Up: Strain into your chilled coupe glass for an elegant, clear presentation. Or strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass for a slower-melting option.
- Garnish: Float a thin cucumber slice on the surface and add a mint sprig for that fresh-from-the-garden look.
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NOTES
This gimlet is bright, herbal, and invigorating. The cucumber’s clean, cooling flavor pairs beautifully with the gin’s botanicals, while the mint adds an aromatic freshness. The shrub’s subtle vinegar tang keeps everything crisp and balanced, making this cocktail feel both sophisticated and thirst-quenching.
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