Crunchy, green and juicy. The cucumber. Famous for their role in salads, but now starring in a feature film with gin! Mix fresh cucumber and lime with a little gin, and you're in business. The Cutecumber is a simple cocktail that will impress and refresh.
Cucumber, Gin, Agave & Fresh Lime Juice Work Perfectly Together
I wrote the recipe for one drink, but if you wanted to make a small pitcher for sharing, you could just multiply the ingredients by four.
[Editor's note: In the recipe below just change the number of servings right on the page and the measurements will automatically adjust.]
Cucumber Spears for Juicing and Garnishing
Not a drinker? No problem! Leave out the gin, and swap it for extra soda water. The drink is still just as refreshing, and kids will probably get a kick out of the bright green color.
Tanqueray Gin is a St. Petersburg Foodies Favorite
If you don't like gin, feel free to swap for vodka. There won't be a huge difference in taste; I've done it before. I just use gin because the herbaceous qualities of the gin pairs harmoniously with the cukes. Either way, cheers!
(Photos by Angelina Bruno)
The Cutecumber
Ingredients
- 3 Cucumbers 2 sliced in half, the third cut into spears for garnish
- ½ oz Light Agave Nectar
- ½ fresh lime juice juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1½ oz Gin
- Ice
- Soda Water
Instructions
- Using a juicer, juice two of the cucumbers, and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker pour in the agave, lime juice, gin, and ice.
- Add 2 oz of fresh cucumber juice.
- Shake vigorously, and strain over fresh ice in a separate glass.
- Top with soda water, and garnish with a cucumber spear.
