
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
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
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




