You'll be hooked on this refreshing and rejuvenating gin cocktail incorporating lime-flavored sparkling water, a splash of lime juice, cucumbers, and fresh mint.
Prep Time 5minutes
Servings 1
Author Dana Sandonato
Ingredients
1.5ozgood quality gin
4-6ozlime-flavored sparkling water
1/2tspfreshly-squeezed lime juice
3-4cucumber slices or cucumber ribbons
4-6fresh mint leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1-2splashes of bitters (optional)
Lime wedges, for garnishYou can also garnish with extra cucumber and mint, if you'd like
A handful of ice
Instructions
Drop a handful of ice into a glass. Carefully place the cucumber slices and mint leaves in and around the ice. Add the lime juice, and finally, pour over the sparkling water. Add 1-2 dashes of bitters (optional).With a straw or a stir-stick, gently mix and stir the drink. Garnish with a lime (add an extra spritz of fresh lime juice if you'd like!) and enjoy.