Cooling Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz + Lime

You’ll be hooked on this refreshing gin cocktail with lime-flavored sparkling water, a splash of lime juice, cucumbers, and fresh mint.

When it comes to cooling myself off in the heat of a North Carolinian summer, I’m all about a crisp flavor with dancing fizz. In a world of craft beer snobbery, I have to sometimes tuck my proverbial tail between my legs and order a light golden lager to quench my thirst—especially if the mountains on the can are telling me it’s certified cold. (I’m a marketer’s dream.) Sorry, but when it’s hot, heavy beers just don’t work for me.

Last summer I brought you this effervescent Blueberry Lemon Vodka Fizz and gosh, if I could blog about that one again, I would. But I’m pretty excited about this Cooling Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz too, because when I say cooling, I mean it. The refreshing sensation flows down your esophagus to rejuvenate you while you slave over the grill or tend to your vegetable garden under the beaming sun. And actually, if you’re growing your own cucumbers and mint, you can bring your vegetable garden to your cocktail; how’s that for appreciating this summer’s bounty?

Cooling Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz.

My favorite thing about this fizzy concoction is that it’s super low cal and it isn’t sweet. I’m not keen on sugary drink which is why this idea stuck with me; I also have an aversion to making complex cocktails. If you haven’t noticed by now, I have a specific formula to most of my alcoholic beverages: white alcohol—sometimes flavored, a stream of sparkling water, a splash of citrus, and fresh herbs if I’m feeling extra. I actually added bitters to this one—pretty bold! But they’re optional.

I do wish I could hop onto this chic bourbon train everyone seems to be riding, but I can’t seem to hitch a ride on it without falling off and somersaulting into a bush to vomit.

Thus, refreshing and easy-on-the-belly drinks is what you’ll find here.

This post is part of the #FBCConnectingOverCocktails collaboration.

If you’re looking for something a little more bougie, scope out what my pals are slingin’ at the end of this post. You won’t be disappointed by what these muddling mixologists have shaken and stirred.

On that note, I can’t believe this is our third summer connecting over cocktails. And my, how far we’ve come. A few of us OGs in the group have gotten to watch one another bud into successful bloggers over the last year after our fair share of growing pains. (And a lot of comparing notes over drinks!) But despite expanding horizons and hectic schedules, we’ve managed to hold onto this tradition and I am so so glad. We started this collab as nod to friendships within the blogging circle—one that can often see more competition than camaraderie. We choose to raise a glass to our fellow creatives who not only get to bask in the greatness of being creators, but also understand the struggles.

Bloggin’ life is beautiful, but it ain’t easy.

So, we drink.

If you make this drink, snap a photo and tag me on the Insta @killing__thyme! I love seeing your creations, and you could be featured in my monthly newsletter <3

Now. See what the others are serving up! {Due to timezone differences, some posts may not be live yet. Be sure to check back!}

JustineCelina.com | Japanese Lilac Gin Lemonade

My Kitchen Love | Blackberry Mojito

Cooking in my Genes | Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch

Diversivore | Ume Highball