This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients
1
English hothouse cucumber
5
Makrut lime leaves or four 2-inch strips lime zest
2
teaspoons raw sugar
4
lemon wheels, divided
4
ounces gin
1
ounces fresh lime juice
Club soda (for serving)
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Preparation
Step 1
Using a vegetable peeler, shave 4 long, thin ribbons from cucumber; set aside. Cut a 4" piece from remaining cucumber and coarsely chop. Muddle with Makrut lime leaves, sugar, and 2 lemon slices in a cocktail shaker. Add gin and lime juice and fill shaker with ice. Cover and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
Step 2
Strain into 2 ice-filled Collins glasses. Top off each with club soda. Gently stir to combine; garnish each with 2 reserved cucumber ribbons and remaining lemon slices.