Cucumber Gin Fizz
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What is Cucumber Gin Fizz?
The Cucumber Gin Fizz is one of those cocktails that feels like a deep exhale on a warm day. Crisp cucumber meets the botanical backbone of London dry gin, while a splash of elderflower liqueur adds a delicate floral whisper that lingers just long enough to make things interesting. The lime juice keeps everything bright and snappy, and the club soda lifts it into something almost sparklingly weightless. It’s refreshing without being boring, elegant without trying too hard.
If you’re into light, herbaceous cocktails that don’t punch you in the face with sugar, this one’s a quiet standout. It sits in the same refreshing family as a mojito, but swaps mint for cucumber and rum for gin, giving it a cooler, more garden-party personality. If you enjoy drinks like the Mango Mojito, this is a natural next step into more botanical territory.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- Incredibly refreshing with a spa-water vibe that somehow got promoted to cocktail status
- Balanced sweetness from elderflower without tipping into syrupy territory
- Light, fizzy, and easy to sip… maybe a little too easy
- Perfect for warm weather, brunches, or pretending your backyard is a rooftop bar
Ingredients for Cucumber Gin Fizz
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| ¾ oz lime juice (buy) | ✘ |
| ½ oz simple syrup (buy) | ✘ |
| 3 oz club soda (buy) | ✘ |
| ½ oz elderflower liqueur (e.g. St-Germain) (buy) | ✘ |
| 4 slices cucumber (buy) | ✘ |
| 2 oz london dry gin | ✘ |
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Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Add cucumber slices, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle firmly to break down the cucumber and release its juice - about 10–15 seconds.
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and a generous scoop of ice. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a tall highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice. The fine strain keeps cucumber pulp out for a cleaner, more elegant pour.
- Top gently with club soda. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon, mint sprig, and lime wedge. Serve immediately.
