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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails and Drinks

    Refreshing Cucumber Gin and Tonic

    Published: Aug 2, 2023 · Modified: Sep 13, 2023 by Nora · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!
    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!
    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!
    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!
    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!

    There's nothing quite like a refreshing cucumber gin and tonic on a hot summer evening! If you want to live the good life this summer without paying those sky-high happy hour prices, check out this fantastic recipe! 

    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!
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    The classic gin and tonic is hard to beat, but if you're looking for a nice finishing touch, some freshly sliced cucumber and lime give this cocktail a unique Mediterranean vibe. 

    This is my go-to summertime cocktail recipe – especially when I'm hosting my friends and family for a barbecue!

    They're deliciously refreshing, visually appealing, and a stunning contrast to those wonderfully smokey entries coming off the grill. Plus, even all on its own, you'll be blown away by how amazing this cocktail comes out.

    It's truly the perfect summertime cocktail, and the restaurant-quality taste and presentation have always been greatly appreciated by my guests!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍹 Step-by-Step
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥒 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🌡 Storage
    • 💭 Top tip
    • 🙋🏻 FAQ
    • OTHER RECIPES FOR YOU TO TRY
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 🤎 You might also like
    • ⛑️ Food Safety
    • 💬 Comments

    🥘 Ingredients

    Cucumber gin and tonic ingredients.
    • Cubed Ice – Filled to the brim of your glass
    • Gin of Your Choice 
    • Tonic 
    • Cucumber - Ideally, mini cucumbers. cut thinly lengthwise
    • Lemon and Drinking Straw for Garnish

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🍹 Step-by-Step

    Garnish the inside of the glass with thinly sliced cucumber.
    Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber.
    Fill the glass with cubed ice.
    Fill with cubed ice.
    Add the gin.
    Add gin.
    Fill the glass up with tonic.
    Top off with tonic.
    Add ta lemon wedge on top of your cucumber gin and tonic.
    Garnish with a lemon wedge.

    🔪 Instructions

    This particular cocktail has a bit of flair and some accouterments – mainly the thinly sliced cucumber that will adorn the inside of your glass. It's visually stunning to look at and gives us that delicious flavor, which is why your first step should be to cut your mini cucumbers lengthwise. To achieve this, I recommend using a mandolin food slicer. 

    Once you've got you tin slices, you can begin lining the inside of your Highball or Balloon glasses. Two or three slices of cucumber for each chilled glass should be enough, but feel to add a few extra slices if you really enjoy a strong cumber flavor. 

    Next, fill your chilled glass with ice and pour in  1 ½ oz // 4cl // 40 ml Gin. Once you've added your Gin, the rest of your glass can be filled with tonic. 

    Once you've added your tonic, the only thing left to do is garnish with a lime wedge and a fun drinking straw! 

    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!

    🥒 Variations

    I recommend using Hendrick's Gin, which already has a slight cucumber flavor for a more intense cucumber flavor.

    Classic gin and tonic have endless varieties because of the available gin and tonic varieties. Check out our in-depth Gin and Tonic Guide!

    🍽 Equipment

    • Mandolin Food Slicer – For cutting the cucumber
    • Jigger
    • Highball Glass or Balloon Glass - chilled

    🌡 Storage

    For many reasons, this cocktail should be enjoyed right away. One of the biggest reasons is that tonic water will eventually go flat – ruining the fresh, crisp taste that gin and tonics are so famously known for. 

    💭 Top tip

    When preparing your gin and tonic cocktails at home, it's important that you hold your highball glasses from the bottom and avoid touching the rim. Doing this, you help keep your chilled glass nice and cool, making the cocktail taste that much better!

    Are you already wondering, "How do I chill a cocktail glass properly?" The most efficient way to get a perfectly chilled glass is to put them in the freezer beforehand. I usually like to give it at least a half hour, but if you're like me and plan to have friends and family over for backyard grilling and dinner parties this summer, you could also throw your glasses in the night before. 

    If you don't have that kind of freezer space or that kind of time between refills for your guests, another method you could adopt is filling each cocktail glass with ice cubes while you prepare the cucumber slices and fresh lime wedges. Once it comes time to start lining your glasses with cucumber slices again, you can dump out the ice and start pouring the cocktail.

    In an attempt to protect our environment, one final tip is that I highly encourage you to avoid using disposable straws whenever possible. If you can, opt to use either metal or paper straws, or forgo them altogether.

    🙋🏻 FAQ

    Why put cucumber in gin and tonic?

    The classic gin and tonic is already known for its crisp and fresh taste, but the addition of fresh cucumber helps bring this cocktail to the next level. The flavors are nice compliments to one another. 

    What gin goes with cucumber tonic water?

    There are so many different variations you could take on the classic gin and tonic – between all the different types of gin and all the different types of tonic, the possibilities are endless. If you're looking for a great recommendation, though, Hendrick's Gin works excellent in this cucumber cocktail. The gin already has a slight cucumber flavor, giving you an even more intense flavor. 

    What types of gin have cucumber?

    Hendrick's Gin, made in Scotland from eleven fine botanicals, is infused with cucumber essence. 

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    📖 Recipe

    Gorgeous cucumber gin and tonic, with thinly sliced cucumber, placed on the inside of the glass. So refreshing!

    Mediterranean Cucumber Gin and Tonic

    Nora
    Upgrade your gin and tonic with the refreshing taste of cucumber. This recipe adds a burst of flavor to a classic cocktail. Enjoy!
    5 from 51 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Cocktails, Drinks
    Cuisine European
    Servings 1 Serving
    Calories 98 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mandolin food slicer for cutting the cucumber
    • Jigger
    • Highball Glass or balloon glass - chilled

    Ingredients
     
     

    • Cubed Ice to fill up the glass
    • 1 ½ oz Gin of your liking
    • Tonic to fill up the glass
    • Cucumber
    • Lemon and drinking straw for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cut Cucumber lengthwise (very thin) and place them on the inside of the glass
      Cucumber
    • Fill the chilled glass with Cubed Ice.
      Cubed Ice
    • Next, add 1 ½ oz Gin.
      1 ½ oz Gin
    • Fill up with Tonic (one high ball glass holds 240 (1 cup) to 350 ml (1 ½ cups)).
      Tonic
    • Garnish with a Lemon and drinking straw.
      Lemon and drinking straw

    Notes

    Hold the glass by the bottom so you don't touch the rim. This also keeps the glass cooler.
    The glass should be filled to the rim with ice to best chill the drink and minimize dilution.
    In an attempt to protect our environment, we avoid using disposable straws whenever possible, using either metal or paper straws, or simply leaving them out if we can.
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    Keyword cucumber gin and tonic, gin and tonic, Mediterranean gin and tonic
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    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 98kcal | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
    Enjoy creating delicious food all year round! Truffles, eggnog, chocolates, Christmas cookies, cakes, boozy drinks, and divine Austrian delicacies!

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    ⛑️ Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
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    1. Covita

      August 03, 2023 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and interesting G&T. So refreshing

      Reply
    2. Andréa Janssen

      August 03, 2023 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      I love gin tonic and the cucumber made it even more fresh. Great recipe! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Nora

        August 03, 2023 at 10:46 pm

        Cheers, Andréa! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mary

      August 03, 2023 at 10:04 am

      Your refreshing cucumber gin and tonic was indeed refreshing. I love cucumber in drinks, especially lemonade. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Nora

        August 03, 2023 at 10:46 pm

        Awesome, Mary! I am happy you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Kim Beaulieu

      August 03, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great cocktail recipe and I really love the way you lined the glass with the cucumbers. That's something I would not have thought to do but it made them look so pretty. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Nora

        August 03, 2023 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you so much, Kim! I am so happy you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Mina

      August 03, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love how refreshing it is! Great recipe

      Reply
      • Nora

        August 03, 2023 at 10:44 pm

        Thank you, Mina!

        Reply

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