Description

This cilantro cucumber gin and tonic is a sophisticated take on the classic cocktail. If you’re in the cilantro-tastes-like-soap camp, feel free to use basil or dill instead.

Ingredients

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A few fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 small Persian or Kirby cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into thin rounds
Ice
2 ounces gin
4 ounces tonic water

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Instructions

Place the cilantro and lime juice in a glass. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the cilantro until it is slightly bruised and broken down. Add a few of the cucumber slices, ice, gin, and tonic. Gently stir and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 188
Carbohydrates: 10 g