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Cool Hand Cuke

Gin
Drink: Cool Hand Cuke

Cucumbers are wonderful in anything. So why would a cocktail be any different? Cool Hand Cuke is an aromatic blend of muddled cucumber, gin and Pimm's, and citrus flavors. Hendrick's and cucumber are a natural pair, and the notes of citrus make this the ideal end-of-summer drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Hendrick's Gin
  • 1 oz. muddled cucumber
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Pimm's No. 1
  • 1/2 oz. lemon juice
  • Cucumber, to garnish

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well, and strain into a coupe glass.
  3. Add a cucumber slice to the rim, to garnish.

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