Cucumber Gimlet Mocktail

A refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that brings warm weather and summer to mind. A touch of basil offers a traditional minty flavor to round out this classic.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lime

  • 1 slice cucumber

  • 1 tsp. sugar

  • 1 oz. water

  • 2 oz. San Pellegrino sparkling water

  • 2 leaves of basil, for garnish

Method

  • Squeeze the juice of one lime into a martini shaker with ice. Add sugar and water and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

  • In a rocks glass, muddle the slice of cucumber lightly, then add ice.

  • Pour lime mixture over the ice, add cucumber slice, and stir.

  • Top off with sparkling water, garnish with basil.

  • Make it “adult” with gin or vodka.