Warm and sunny days are right around the corner, and do you know what that calls for? A refreshing and thirst-quenching cocktail! This lemon and cucumber gin fizz is the perfect cooling and citrusy beverage that will become your go-to cocktail for patio afternoons and weekend barbecues.
The recipe might seem simple, but its components are bursting with flavour. It takes around 15 minutes to put together and will seriously impress your guests.
ingredients
Syrup
Cocktail:
directions
To a saucepan over medium heat add water, sugar and cucumber. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain and refrigerate until ready to use.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lemon juice and cucumber syrup. Shake for 30 seconds.
Fill a highball glass with ice. Strain the mixture into a glass and top with club soda. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and lemon.