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Refreshing Cucumber Basil Gin Spritz

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A quick and easy summer cocktail featuring fresh cucumber, basil, gin, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a light, refreshing drink perfect for hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 fresh cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced or grated for juice (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml cucumber juice)
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 oz (60 ml) dry gin (e.g., Hendrick’s or Tanqueray)
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3–4 oz (90–120 ml) sparkling water or club soda
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Cucumber slices and basil sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel about half a cucumber and slice it thinly or grate it to extract about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh cucumber juice.
  2. Place 6-8 fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker and gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release oils without shredding.
  3. Add 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup if using; stir lightly to combine.
  4. Pour in 2 oz (60 ml) dry gin and the prepared cucumber juice; stir gently.
  5. Fill a tall highball or large wine glass almost to the top with ice cubes.
  6. Strain or pour the mixture over the ice in the glass.
  7. Top with 3-4 oz (90-120 ml) chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
  8. Garnish with a couple of thin cucumber slices and a small basil sprig.

Notes

Do not over-muddle basil to avoid bitterness. Use fresh cucumber juice for best flavor. Adjust simple syrup to taste depending on lemon tartness. Use chilled ingredients and large ice cubes to keep the drink cold without watering it down quickly. Can substitute gin with vodka or make a non-alcoholic version using cucumber basil syrup.

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