Description

After a hard, hot day, you might want to enjoy a light, very refreshing cocktail with mint leaves, lime and cucumber. It's super simple and quick to make.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. (3 T.) gin (or vodka)
• 4-6 cucumber slices
• 1/4 medium lime, sliced
• 4 oz. tonic water
• 6 mint leaves
• ice
• 1 T. sugar or to taste, optional*
• lime slice, cucumber slice or a melon ball, for garnish, optional

Steps

1. Add mint leaves, sliced lime, gin and sugar if using, to a shaker; muddle; add cucumber slices; shake vigorously.
2. Pour mixture over a glass filled with ice; top with tonic water. Stir; let set for a few minutes for the flavors to enhance.
3. Garnish with a slice of lime, cucumber or a melon ball, if desired.