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Basil-Cucumber Gin Cooler

Crisp cucumber and fragrant basil mingle with bright lemon and gentle agave sweetness, then mingle with smooth gin for a cool, herbal sip that finishes with a lively splash of seltzer.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Basil-Cucumber Gin Cooler
Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
137
Carbs
7g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
7mg

Ingredients

  • 2- inch piece of cucumber (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • splash of seltzer
  • 1 thin slice lemon (for garnish)
  • 1 thin slice cucumber (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber, lemon zest, basil and agave.
  2. Add the gin, lemon juice and ice cubes and stir 10 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and top with seltzer.
  4. Garnish with lemon and cucumber and serve.