Cucumber Kiwi Cooler
A crisp and refreshing gin cocktail combining cooling cucumber, zesty lime, and bright homemade kiwi soda, topped with aromatic mint for a perfect summer refresher.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
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Ingredients
- 4 cl Botanical Gin choose a cucumber or citrus-forward gin for extra freshness
- 2 cl Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 2 –3 slices Cucumber
- Homemade Kiwi Soda See Recipe Below
- Fresh Mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, lime juice, orange bitters, and cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with homemade kiwi soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and a cucumber twirl (use a peeler to shave a long ribbon from a whole cucumber, then roll it into a spiral).
Notes
For more cucumber flavor, muddle cucumber slices gently before shaking.
Slap the mint between your palms to release its aroma before garnishing.
Experiment with flavored gins like Hendrick’s or citrus-forward varieties for a twist.
Slap the mint between your palms to release its aroma before garnishing.
Experiment with flavored gins like Hendrick’s or citrus-forward varieties for a twist.