The Perfect Summer Sip: Cucumber Vodka Gimlet

Fresh, crisp, light, the Cucumber Vodka Gimlet is simple and seriously refreshing.

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Recipe: Cucumber Vodka Gimlet

The Cucumber Vodka Gimlet is summer in a glass: cool, crisp and ridiculously refreshing. It's light enough for daytime sipping but still feels a bit elevated.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Adnams Longshore Vodka

• 25ml fresh lime juice

• 20ml simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)

• 3 slices cucumber

• Garnish: few fresh mint leaves and slices of lime

• Ice

Special Equipment:

• Lakeland Professional 8pc Cocktail Set

Method:

1. Muddle the cucumber (and mint if using) in a shaker to release the flavour.

2. Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.

3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for about 15 seconds.

4. Fine strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

5. Garnish with a cucumber or lime slice, or a sprig of mint.