A new way to enjoy your favorite gin and tonic cocktail. Cucumber gin and tonic floats layer together gin, tonic, and homemade cucumber sorbet.
I love me a good gin and tonic.
However, I rarely order them when I’m out.
More than often, they’re not made very well.
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Frozen Gin and Tonic
Prevent your summer cocktails from getting diluted by using fruit sorbets.
Are you known to babysit your drink? Do you spend too much time chatting and end up neglecting your drink?
By the time you’re ready for a sip… the ice has melted and diluted your cocktail.
Don’t be subject to water cocktails!
Summer Cocktail Floats
I’m working on a series of cocktail floats! Instead of using ice, I’ll be making sorbets to add to my favorite drinks.
First up, these cucumber gin and tonic floats! I’m using the cucumber sorbet from last week.
In a tall glass, add 3-4 scoops of cucumber sorbet and a few slices of fresh cucumber.
Add 2 oz of gin (Hendrick’s is my favorite. NOTE: Not sponsored).
Add 3 oz of chilled tonic water and one tablespoon of fresh lime juice.
FRESH squeezed lime juice. No substitutes.
While a gin and tonic is great, the addition of cucumber makes it a hundred times better.
It adds a unique freshness that is hydrating and calming!
Sit back and enjoy a lovely afternoon out on the patio with this drink in hand. Cheers!
Cucumber Gin and Tonic Floats
Equipment
- ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 3 scoops cucumber sorbet*
- 2 oz gin
- 3 oz tonic water
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- cucumber slices and fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
- In a tall glass, add 3 scoops of cucumber sorbet and a couple slices of cucumber. Add 2 oz gin. Follow with 3 oz tonic water and 1 Tbsp of fresh lime juice. Stir contents together. Garnish with fresh mint and additional cucumber slices, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- I used this medium scoop for measuring.
- Homemade cucumber sorbet recipe can be found here. Feel free to substitute store-bought cucumber sorbet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love me a goof gin and tonic too and what you hit upon here is a genius idea! Adding the freshness of cucumber AND preventing the drink from getting watery in one strike – awesome! :)
Love the color and it seems so refreshing!!!