Cucumber Gin Fizz

This drink balances soothing, cool flavors with just enough bright notes.

By
Kelly Carámbula
Kelly Carámbula is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Kelly Carámbula

Kelly Carámbula is an artist and sculptor based in San Francisco. Kelly was the designer and publisher behind Remedy Quarterly (2009–2018), a magazine about food memories and the recipes that inspire them, as well as an award-winning food blogger at The Best Remedy.

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Updated August 02, 2024
A cucumber gin fizz, served in a Collins glass with sliced cucumber garnish.

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Why It Works

  • Muddled cucumber and a well-balanced ratio of simple syrup and lime juice to gin and seltzer creates a particularly refreshing summer cooler.
  • The botanicals of Hendrick's gin amplify the cucumber flavor.

There is something about the understated flavor of cucumber that's instantly calming. It has just enough oomph to awaken your senses. That cool, refreshing flavor pairs incredibly well with lime which brightens it up just a bit.

Add gin, especially one like Hendrick's (which is on the floral, vegetal side), along with a splash of bubbly seltzer water and you're one step closer to complete bliss. By balancing soothing, cool flavors with just enough bright notes, this drink is the perfect reward after a long, hot day.

June 2012

Recipe Details

Cucumber Gin Fizz Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of cucumber, about 1/4-inch thick plus one for garnish

  • 1/2 ounce fresh juice from 1 lime

  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note)

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin, such as Hendrick's

  • 1 to 2 ounces seltzer water

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices with the lime juice and simple syrup until the cucumber has completely dissolved.

  2. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, add the gin and shake for about 10 seconds. Pour the cocktail through a mini strainer into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer water and garnish with a cucumber slice.

Special Equipment

Muddler, cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer

Notes

To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
150Calories
0gFat
14gCarbs
1gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 4mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 9mg45%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 0mg3%
Potassium 262mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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