Name: Cucumber Gimlets
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds total); 1/2 cup gin; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup ice cubes; 4 lime slices

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Cucumber GimletsGemma Comas

These refreshing cocktails are perfect for summer entertaining.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds total)

1/2 cup gin

4 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup ice cubes

4 lime slices

Preparation

Step 1
Slice four 1/4-inch-thick slices from 1 cucumber. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumbers; transfer to processor and purée until smooth. Pour through fine strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer. Discard solids in strainer.
Step 2
Mix 1 cup cucumber juice, gin, lime juice, and sugar in pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice; mix well. Immediately strain mixture into 4 small Martini glasses. Garnish with lime and cucumber slices and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Gin Cucumber Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Easy Quick Bon Appétit

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