CUCUMBER MINT GIMLET

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Serve the ultimate country-club libation: gimlets. Swap out vodka and Rose's lime juice for cucumber gin, fresh lime, and simple syrup tinged with mint, and then serve with tea sandwiches. Polka dot napkins in a shade that matches the drink pack a coordinating graphic punch. "Pearls" paper napkin, $5 for 20, casparionline.com.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Cucumber Gin (or 2 oz.), how-to follows
2 1/4 cups fresh lime juice (or 1 oz.)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Mint Simple Syrup (or 1/2 oz.), how-to follows
Cucumber peels, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Steep 2 1/2 cups diced, peeled cucumber in 4 1/2 cups gin, covered and chilled, 8 hours to 4 days (or 1/2 cup cucumber in 1 cup gin). Strain; store indefinitely in the refrigerator.
Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat, stirring until dissolved. Add 1 cup mint leaves; remove from heat. Cover; steep 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain; discard mint. Refrigerate up to 2 months.

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart pitcher, stir gin, lime juice,and syrup. Refrigerate. To serve, pourinto a cocktail shaker filled with ice,shake vigorously, and divide amongice-filled 10-ounce glasses. (For a singledrink, mix in a cocktailshaker filledwith ice, and shake.) Garnish each withcucumber peel and mint.

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This gimlet is the perfect drink to serve at a summer barbecue.


Alistair Kucherera
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I love the unique flavor of this gimlet. It's a great twist on the classic.


happy mohlala
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This gimlet is a great way to cool down on a hot day.


Teonna Mcclain
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I've made this gimlet several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a summer party.


Naseer Koko
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This gimlet is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends.


Maphuty Bridget
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I love the fact that this gimlet is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it taste so much better.


Adam Taha EL Mallouki
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This gimlet is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden.


Scott Collins
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber in drinks, but this gimlet is an exception. The cucumber and mint are perfectly balanced.


B 2 D
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This gimlet is the perfect summer drink. It's light, refreshing, and has a beautiful green color.


Koli za
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I love the way the cucumber and mint complement each other in this gimlet. It's such a unique and flavorful drink.


koli bhowmik
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I was looking for a new gimlet recipe to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Rachel Zulu
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This gimlet is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at parties.


Majeed Azzomor
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I'm not usually a fan of gimlets, but this one is amazing! The cucumber and mint add a really nice flavor.


Zaid Zahid
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This is the best gimlet I've ever had! The cucumber and mint really make it something special.


Shohag Islam
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I love the combination of cucumber and mint in this gimlet. It's so light and summery, and perfect for a hot day.


Hafiz Muhammad Ikram
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This cucumber mint gimlet was a huge hit at my last party! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the cucumber and mint add a unique twist to the classic gimlet.


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