Try this Cucumber Gin Cocktail with Honey Next Happy Hour

A perfect summery sip, the Cucumber Gin Cocktail demands a toast! Eastern Shore Honey concocts an elegant rosemary-infused syrup to sweeten cucumbers and lemons: light yet refreshing. Serve it on your patio as you watch the sun slowly set or by a dock overlooking gentle waves — blissful enjoyment awaits.

My husband is one of the original Hendricks Gin drinkers, and while he prefers it stirred and up, he enjoys this cocktail. Hendricks already includes a cucumber essence. Herbal cocktails have a special place at the table. They aren’t too sweet or bitter; they’re earthy and refreshing.

Rosemary works well with cocktails, as it has a strong flavor that lends itself well to syrup bases and an aroma that is just magical.

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How to Make Cucumber Gin Cocktail

A great cocktail isn’t perfect until you add your special touch. Get creative and embrace the inner mixologist! Why not try something a bit out of the ordinary? Let’s explore some ideas – like garnishing with a lime wheel, adding sparkling water for extra fizz, or even throwing in herbs to give it more flavor. With these tips, no drink is off-limits when creating unique concoctions tailor-made just for you!

• Garnish with cucumber or lime slices instead of lemon
• Use lime instead of lemon
• Not a fan of rosemary? Try basil, lavender, or another fresh herb you love, like mint!
• Add juniper greens in place of the rosemary if it’s holiday-time
• Try adding a  splash of cranberry juice for a little more sweetness

Cucumber Gin Cocktail

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cucumber gin cocktail

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 48kcal

Herbal cocktails have a special place at the table. They aren't too sweet or too bitter; they're earthy and refreshing. Try this Cucumber Gin Cocktail with Hendricks Gin.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. water hot
• 1 tbsp. Waxing Kara Honey
• 2 slices cucumber skin removed
• ice
• 2 oz Hendrick’s Gin
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 slice lemon
• 2 oz club soda
• 3 rosemary sprigs fresh

Instructions

• Make simple syrup by combining honey and hot water steep fresh rosemary, briefly
• Remove the rosemary and reserve syrup
• Place two cucumber slices and one sprig of fresh rosemary into a glass and muddle.
• Add a few cubes of ice to the glass.
• In an ice filled shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake well.
• Pour into glass.
• Top with the club soda, stir,
• Garnish with the lemon slice and fresh rosemary sprig.

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Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Iron: 0.1mg