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Cucumber Garden

This Gin-Inspired Julep takes advantage of your garden with fresh Basil and Cucumber for this bright and refreshing cocktail.

- Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings 1 Cocktail
Author Monica C

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Collective Arts Cucumber Lemon Thyme Gin
  • 1 oz Fino Sherry
  • 1/3 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/3 oz Lemon Juice
  • 6 Basil Leaves
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Cucumber Wheels
  • 1 Lemon Thyme, Lemon Peel and Basil Sprig For Garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle Cucumber and Basil. Add your gin, sherry, simple syrup and lemon juice with a handful of cracked ice and give this a short shake.
  2. Dump contents into your glass and add in your crushed ice until about ¾ of the way. Stir.
  3. Add more crushed ice and stir and garnish.

Recipe Notes

I ran out of Mint hence why I didn’t add it in this recipe, but this would definitely work with a bit of fresh mint involved as well!