Gin Cooler
Gin briefly infused with cucumber and lime, then strained over ice and topped with tonic or soda. A garden-fresh cooler worth the short wait.
Easy
Difficulty
10 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon(optional)1
- Gin2 oz
- Soda WaterTop up
- Cucumber(optional)3
- Lime(optional)0.5
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Gin Cooler close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instructions
Pour over the gin and the juice of half a lime.
Put the mixture into the fridge to infuse for 30 minutes or so (optional but recommended).
Add ice to the bottom of a collins glass.
Strain the infused gin over the ice.
Top up with tonic/carbonated water to taste.
Garnish with a slice of lime or slices of cucumber.
Pairs well with
Cucumber and citrus keep this cooler crisp, matching light garden bites:
- Cucumber goat cheese rounds
- Smoked trout crackers
- Snap peas with dip
- Lemon-herb popcorn
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