Liz Does Cocktails: Cucumber Infused Gin + Tonic (SO REFRESHING!!!)
Channel: Liz Does Life
Date: 2018-08-24

Don’t cry over spilt milk— it could have been Gin 😜 Today on Liz Does Cocktails I’m serving up a refreshing Cucumber Infused Gin + Tonic! Scroll down to find all the ingredients + directions so you can make your own Cucumber Infused Gin + Tonic at home this weekend ⚡

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-YIELDS 1 DRINK- 
・2 oz Gin
・4 oz Tonic
・1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur (optional)
・1/2 cup Water
・1 tablespoon Sugar
・1 Cucumber
・The juice of 1/2 lime
・Mint
*TO MAKE THE ICE CUBES
1) Wash and dry the cucumber, then cut half of it into small cubes (about 1/4 inch).
2) Place into ice cube tray and fill with water.
3) Freeze over night.
*TO MAKE THE CUCUMBER SIMPLE SYRUP
1) Cut remaining cucumber into 6 slices.
2) In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
3) Whisk until all of the sweetener has dissolved.
4) Add cucumber slices and continue heating on medium for 5 minutes.
5) Remove from heat and allow to cool before storing in an airtight container (this will last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator).
*TO MAKE YOUR COCKTAIL
1) Add cucumber ice to a glass and pour gin, tonic, + lime juice over the top.
2) If you want something a bit sweet, add the elderflower liqueur.
3) Garnish with mint and a lime wedge.

Enjoy!


***If YOU tried this cocktail, let me know in the comments below!***




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