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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is best made with Hendricks Gin. It has the flavor of cucumber and rose petals. A good way to enjoy a summer cocktail and use some garden cucumbers. Cook time is chilling time. Ingredients:
6 limes, rinsed |
1 cup mint leaf, no stems, plus sprigs for garnish |
3 cucumbers, washed unwaxed |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 cups vodka (preferably hendrick's gin) or 2 cups gin (preferably hendrick's gin) |
sparkling water |
Directions:
1. Slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar.
2. Muddle ingredients together with a muddle or spoon. Add vodka or gin, then place in refrigerator to steep at least 30 minutes.
3. Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears. Fill 6 highball glasses with ice.
4. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top each with a splash of sparkling water, garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear and serve.
5. To serve 'up' skip the sparkling water, shake with ice and serve in martini glasses.
6. Not for the light of heart - but tasty if you like the actual flavor of gin.
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