Savor the refreshing flavors of a fresh cucumber and basil gimlet.  We used a fresh, uncooked syrup of Persian cucumbers and basil to balance the lime and our clean and floral Terra Gin.

 

Cucumber Basil Gimlet

Helen Park
Servings/Yield

1

Category

Drink

Ingredients

    For the Cucumber Basil Syrup

    • 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1” pieces and frozen
    • ½ cup basil leaves
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • Pinch of salt
    • -
    • 2 ounces gin, we recommend Terra Gin
    • 1 ounces lime juice
    • 4 ounces cucumber basil syrup
    • -
    • Basil leaves and cucumber slices for garnish

    Directions

      For the Cucumber Basil Syrup

      1. Place the frozen cucumber, basil leaves, sugar, water and salt into a blender and blend until completely smooth.

      For the Cocktail

      1. In a shaker full of ice, add the gin, lime juice, and basil syrup.
      2. Shake to chill and strain into a chilled glass.
      3. Enjoy!

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