Gin Cooler

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.

10.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

10 min

Time

200 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Gin· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

  • Soda Water· not in your barTop up

    Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda (top up) — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water (top up) — adds a bittersweet edge

  • Cucumber(optional)· not in your bar3
  • Lime(optional)· not in your bar0.5

Instructions

  1. Pour over the gin and the juice of half a lime.

  2. Put the mixture into the fridge to infuse for 30 minutes or so (optional but recommended).

  3. Add ice to the bottom of a collins glass.

  4. Strain the infused gin over the ice.

  5. Top up with tonic/carbonated water to taste.

  6. 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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