Cucumber Collins
Check out the Cucumber Collins that is a spin on the classic Tom Collins. A light, bubbly, refreshing drink that can be enjoyed all summer long!
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail glass
- muddler
Ingredients
- 4 slices cucumber muddled
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2-3 oz soda water
- ice
- lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish
- cucumber ribbons for the glass
Instructions
- Prepare a cocktail glass with cucumber ribbons and fill with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumbers.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, simple syrup and lemon juice and shake vigorously until cold. About 15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Cheers!