Home · Recipes · Drinks · Cocktails Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Aug 28, 2015Updated: Sep 30, 2022 View Recipe16 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. This sparkling cucumber mint gin is your new favorite summer cocktail! Step up the traditional gin and tonic with mint syrup. We’re in the middle of a heatwave here in Los Angeles. As a result, this drink is on the menu all weekend long. This sparkling cucumber mint gin is the ideal cocktail to sip outside during these hot summer nights as you wait for the sun to set and the sky to turn orange. Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail for good reason. It’s clean, crisp, and refreshing. Let’s amplify those qualities to create the most inviting light summer cocktail! The kick to this gin cocktail is mint syrup. Simple syrup is made by combining equal parts sugar and water. Simple syrup is the ideal base for adding flavors to mixed drinks, coffees, and teas. Steep fresh herbs, dried spices, or fruits in simple syrup to extract flavor. Fresh Mint Syrup To make mint syrup, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar along with a handful of torn mint leaves to a boil. It is important to tear or bruise the mint leaves. This will help to release the oil within the mint leaves. Reheat the hot sugar syrup from heat. Cover and steep mint for about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in the fridge until ready to use. The mint syrup is perfect for other drinks such as: Cucumber Margarita Mint Mojito CoffeeProsecco Julep I jokingly call this the “boozy spa water” cocktail. It has the refreshing qualities of spa water: cooling cucumber and relaxing mint. If you’re feeling extra, you can also serve this alongside cucumber sorbet for the ultimate refresher. Cheers, friends! Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin No ratings yet This sparkling cucumber mint gin is your new favorite summer cocktail! Step up the traditional gin and tonic with mint syrup.Yield: makes 1, multiply as needed Prep Time: 30 minutes minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes minutes Servings: 1 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 1 oz lime juice , fresh squeezed▢ 2 oz gin of choice▢ 1 oz mint syrup (recipe follows) or use simple syrup▢ 4 oz chilled sparkling water or club soda▢ thinly sliced cucumbers to garnish▢ sliced limes to garnish▢ fresh mint to garnish Instructions In a serving glass, combine lime juice, gin, mint syrup and sparkling water. Garnish with sliced cucumber and sliced lime. Top glass with ice. Add additional mint syrup, according to taste if desired. Serve immediately. Notes*Mint syrup: Bring to a boil 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and a handful of torn mint leaves. Remove from heat, cover pot, and allow mint to steep for 30 minutes. Strain mint and store mint syrup in the fridge until ready to use. NutritionCalories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DrinksCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean. More Refreshing Summer Drinks Warm weather calls for iced beverages. Try these fan favorite summer drinks: Can’t go wrong with a classic mint julep. Use crushed ice for the ultimate experience!This Watermelon Peach Frosé is made with frozen seedless watermelon chunks, frozen peach slices, a touch of agave nectar, and an entire bottle of chilled rosé wine.Enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long with this tiki passion pineapple rum cocktail.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says: August 30, 2015 I’m in for some sparkling cucumber mint gin any day Maryanne! Sounds perfect for the heat wave we are having here! Summer’s not over yet!! YAY! Reply
Maris (In Good Taste) says: August 31, 2015 I’m definitely going to need to give this a try! LOVE the combo of mint + cucumber (and the gin sounds like a perfect addition — hehe). Reply
Melanie | Melanie Makes says: August 31, 2015 Okay, first of all you have the most adorable profile photo ever! And this drink? Perfection. Absolutely gorgeous and looks so refreshing. Pinned! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 3, 2015 Awww, thanks Melanie! I get camera shy… hence the cake in front of my face :)
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says: August 31, 2015 Yummy, lime and mint! This must be so refreshing! Reply
Tanya Schroeder says: September 1, 2015 Congratulations! Planning a wedding is so stressful, but boy is that day the best party ever! Until you get there I’m sure a few of these delicious drinks will see you through. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 3, 2015 Thanks Tanya! lol, I’m already tired of the planning… I can’t wait to PARTY! :)
eat good 4 life says: September 1, 2015 Oh yes please. Love me a cocktail at any time especially if it has mint in it!! Reply
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says: September 1, 2015 These look so refreshing! Good luck with wedding planning! Reply
Shivani says: June 18, 2016 I made this for a friend’s birthday and as the birthday girl said…”this is AMAZING!!!” Thank you for such an amazing, and refreshing summertime drink. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: June 18, 2016 That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! :)
Aysegul Sanford says: February 14, 2019 this looks so SO good. making it this weekend. Beautiful photos as well. Reply