Is it just us, or is gin just made for sipping on a hot day? For this greenmarket-inspired cocktail recipe, we paired our own homemade gin with fresh cucumber to create a seasonal escape from the steaminess of summer.
Here, aromatic mint gets muddled with lime juice, cane sugar and cucumber. After a quick shake with gin, you’ve got an excellent antidote to sweltering summer rays.
The Garden Star
Makes two drinks
- 3 shots homemade gin*
- 2 shots lime juice
- 4 cubes cane sugar
- 6 slices cucumber (plus 2 for garnish)
- 2 sprigs mint
- Add the lime juice, cane sugar, cucumber and mint to The Mason Shaker.
- Muddle the ingredients in the bottom of the shaker until crushed.
- Add gin to the shaker. Add ice to just above the liquid, and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into two coupe glasses, and garnish with remaining cucumber slices.