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Hendricks Cucumber Lemonade

A refreshing drink combining cucumber, lemon, and gin, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Hendricks gin
  • 1 cup fresh cucumber slices
  • 4 cups soda water or tonic water
  • Ice for serving
  • Fresh mint for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Muddler or spoon
  • Shaker or cocktail mixer
  • Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Juice the lemons until you have one cup of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves to make simple syrup.
  4. In a pitcher, muddle the fresh cucumber slices to release their juice.
  5. Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, and Hendricks gin to the pitcher with the muddled cucumber and stir gently.
  6. Slowly pour in the soda water or tonic water and stir lightly.
  7. Fill glasses with ice and pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or additional cucumber slices and serve.

Notes

This drink is perfect for warm weather and pairs well with light bites like salads and grilled shrimp.