Cucumber Gimlet Recipe (2024)

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What is a gimlet made of? ›

The classic Gimlet co*cktail is a three-ingredient masterclass in simplicity and balance. Composed only of gin, lime juice, and sugar, it helped pave the way for countless co*cktails to follow, from the Margarita to the Daiquiri and the Sidecar.

First, combine the basil leaves, cucumber and gin in your shaker tin and muddle well. Next, add the apple juice, St. Germain, and ice to the shaker and shake for 7-8 seconds. Double strain the drink into a collins glass and top with fizzy water.

However you take it, a gimlet is traditionally served in a chilled coupe, martini glass, or over ice in a rocks glass.

The Gimlet is classically stirred but once you've added fresh citrus juice (unless you've clarified your juice) even if stirred this co*cktail won't be perfectly clear. So do as Harry Craddock directs in his 1930 Savoy co*cktail Book and use some elbow grease to shake and invigorate this upper deck's co*cktail.

How to strain cucumber. Shred unpeeled cucumber with large holes of grater (I use this Microplane box grater) or food processor. Using a clean towel or paper towels, scoop a handful of shredded cucumber into towel and squeeze over sink. Allow the cucumber juice to drain out.

It supports healthy skin.

Cucumber water can help soothe your skin from the inside out. Staying hydrated helps your body to flush out toxins and maintain a healthy complexion. Cucumbers are also high in pantothenic acid or vitamin B-5, which has been used to treat acne.

This cucumber martini is cool and refreshing and bursting with the taste of cucumbers. To make it, fresh, crisp cucumbers are muddled before being shaken with vodka (or gin, if you prefer) and vermouth, allowing for the mild melon-like flavors of the cucumber to come through and complement the liquor beautifully.

Wooden spoons are a great way to muddle without a muddler thanks to their wide availability, as you'll surely find one in every kitchen or bar. Use the handle of a wooden spoon exactly like you would a muddler, gently pressing against the ingredients and turning in each direction.

When you smack the mint, you release the essential oils inside of the leaves. The oils are, after all, what gives the mint its flavor. Once added to the drink, the mint oils will infuse just enough for you to taste it.

Which mint is best for co*cktails? ›

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

The go-to for co*cktails, spearmint adds a light, bright sweetness to spirits, balancing and enhancing their flavours. Mojito Mint and Kentucky Colonel are noteworthy cultivars with specific co*cktail applications.

No mint leaves? Try substituting basil, rosemary, cilantro, or jalapeno. You could also use a mint-flavored liqueur, mint bitters, or even a peppermint tea bag. Avoid mint extract or essential oil – they are both too concentrated and strong.

Ordering "a gimlet" will get you shakened gin and lime juice, with a dash of soda. If you want to up your gin preference, you'll of course need to state your gin preference (there is a pointed theme going here), and note the drink is classically served up and not on the rocks.

While both co*cktails are gin-based, the Gimlet uses lime juice for a citrus addition, while the Tom Collins requires lemon juice. Furthermore, the Tom Collins is sweetened with a touch of simple syrup and topped off with soda water.

The gimlet is a fascinating blend of flavors and stories. A gimlet is to gin what a daiquiri is to rum, since they are both made using a simple mixture of a spirit, lime juice, and sugar.

Like it's more famous cousin, an authentic gimlet is gin based, but also works well with vodka instead. It's also just two ingredients poured into a co*cktail or coupe glass. But unlike a martini, the gin gimlet recipe calls for lime juice instead of vermouth. The original is also less fiddly.