This sparkling cucumber mint gin is your new favorite summer cocktail! Step up the traditional gin and tonic with mint syrup.

Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin | the little epicurean
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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 | the little epicurean

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.

Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin | the little epicurean

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:

Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin

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!

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Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin

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
Servings: 1
Cucumber Mint Gin and Tonic | the little epicurean
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 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

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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16 Comments

  1. Aysegul Sanford says:

    this looks so SO good. making it this weekend. Beautiful photos as well.

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      Thanks so much!

  2. Shivani says:

    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.

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! :)

  3. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says:

    These look so refreshing! Good luck with wedding planning!

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      Thanks Michelle! xoxo

  4. eat good 4 life says:

    Oh yes please. Love me a cocktail at any time especially if it has mint in it!!

  5. Tanya Schroeder says:

    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.

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      Thanks Tanya! lol, I’m already tired of the planning… I can’t wait to PARTY! :)

  6. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says:

    Yummy, lime and mint! This must be so refreshing!

  7. Melanie | Melanie Makes says:

    Okay, first of all you have the most adorable profile photo ever! And this drink? Perfection. Absolutely gorgeous and looks so refreshing. Pinned!

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      Awww, thanks Melanie! I get camera shy… hence the cake in front of my face :)

  8. Ginny McMeans says:

    You are now my favorite blogger! This looks so refreshing!

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      Thank you so much Ginny! So glad you found me! :)

  9. Maris (In Good Taste) says:

    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).

  10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says:

    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!