Best 2 Cucumber And Tonic Recipes

Cucumber and tonic is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed on any occasion. It is made with cucumber, tonic water, and other ingredients such as lime juice, mint, and gin. The combination of the cucumber and tonic water creates a light and crisp flavor, while the other ingredients add a touch of sweetness and complexity. Cucumber and tonic is a versatile drink that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer it with or without gin, or with a twist of lime or a sprig of mint, there is a cucumber and tonic recipe out there for everyone.

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CUCUMBER-MINT GIN AND TONIC

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Seasonal, fresh ingredients make summer the best time to enjoy this invigorating cocktail.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 sprigs of mint
2 inch piece English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 ounces gin
Tonic water
1 thin wedge cucumber, for garnish

Steps:

Strip leaves from two sprigs of mint and place in the bottom of a highball glass along with cucumber.
Muddle with a muddling stick or the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill a glass with ice.
Pour gin over ice, top off glass with tonic, stirring once, and garnish with remaining mint sprig and thin cucumber wedge.

CUCUMBER AND TONIC

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An evolution of soda water with bitters, think of this as a spin on the gin and tonic. Vegetal cucumber and herby mint replace the botanicals in the gin. If tonic water is too bitter for you, swap in soda water instead. And, if you're eschewing alcohol in all its forms, skip the bitters. (They do contain alcohol, though it's diluted here.)

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories non-alcoholic drinks

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber, preferably hothouse
4 thin slices of lime
2 sprigs mint
Tonic or soda water, to taste
Peychaud's bitters, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumber lengthwise until you have long, wide ribbons.
Place a few slices of lime and mint leaves in the bottom of a Collins glass, or other tall glass, and, using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle them to release the juices in the lime and oils in the mint. Add a few strips of cucumber and fill the glass with ice (crushed, if you've got it).
Top with tonic water and a few dashes of bitters, if using.

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best flavor.
Slice the cucumbers thinly so that they absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
Use a variety of cucumber varieties to add different flavors and textures to your drink.
Experiment with different tonic water brands to find one that you like. Some tonic waters are sweeter than others, so you may need to adjust the amount of simple syrup you add.
Add other ingredients to your cucumber and tonic for extra flavor, such as gin, vodka, or lime juice.
Garnish your drink with a cucumber slice, a lime wedge, or a sprig of mint.

Conclusion:

Cucumber and tonic is a refreshing and flavorful drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors, cucumber and tonic is a perfect drink for any occasion.