The cocktail is a refreshing, herbaceous twist on a classic gin sour, perfect for warm evenings or any time you’re craving a crisp, invigorating sip. Combining muddled cucumber and mint with bright lime juice and a touch of sweetness, it’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Cheers!
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The recipe:
In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices and mint leaves. Gently muddle them until fragrant and juicy.
Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice.
Shake vigorously until the shaker is well chilled (about 15 seconds).
Double strain the mixture into two chilled coupe or martini glasses.
Garnish with an extra cucumber slice and a mint sprig, if desired. Cheers!! xx
Eastside Cocktail
Ingredients
- 5–6 ½ inch slices of cucumber muddled
- 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves muddled
- 4 ounces gin of choice
- 1.5 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1–1.5 ounces simple syrup to taste
- Handful of ice
- Optional: Extra cucumber slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices and mint leaves. Gently muddle them until fragrant and juicy.
- Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is well chilled (about 15 seconds).
- Double strain the mixture into two chilled coupe or martini glasses.
- Garnish with an extra cucumber slice and a mint sprig, if desired. Cheers!! xx
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