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Cucumber Gimlets

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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

  1. 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.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesGinCucumberVegetableLimeCitrusFruitEasyQuickBon Appétit

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