How to prepare a Cucumber Gin Tonic

Do you want to know how to prepare a Cucumber Gin Tonic? This is one of the most conventional recipes, quite easy and perfect for every occasion. Try it and enjoy a spectacular flavour, you will surprise your guests.

Maybe to combine cucumber and the classic ingredients of a Gin Tonic could be a little extravagant… But it is a very refreshing drink that deserves to be tasted.

How to prepare a Cucumber Gin Tonic step by step

Cucumber is a healthy ingredient so include it on our cocktails is a good idea. It helps with weight and hydration and, also, contains vitamins, calcium, iron and folic acid.

Considering these facts, a Cucumber Gin Tonic is a good idea. The result is a refreshing cocktail, aromatic and really delicious.

Different recipes for an refreshing Cucumber Gin Tonic

The best thing about the Cucumber Gin Tonic is that there are lots of ways to prepare and serve it. It is a versatile cocktail and, when some other ingredients are added, they perfectly match. Discover this wide range and try them with different botanicals and spices.

Cucumber Gin tonic

First of all, discover how to prepare a classic Cucumber Gin tonic.
You will need these ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
• Tonic water
• Gin
• Ice cubes
• Lime

Cucumber can be cut into different shapes, slices are the most conventional. Use thin slices and add two or three of them as garnish. You can also cut long thin strips and roll them to serve your cocktail in a modern and original way.
Chill the glass on the fridge for a couple of minutes, then add ice cubes. Pour gin, about 5cl (1,5oz) is the correct quantity for the perfect balance of flavours.
Put the cucumber slices on the gin and slightly mix to integrate flavours. Then pour tonic water and stir. Finish with your cocktail with citrus garnish, as a lime slice, and enjoy the most refreshing Gin tonic.

Cucumber and Pepper Gin tonic

Take note of these ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• Tonic water
• Gin
• Ice cubes
• Rose pepper or black pepper corns
• Cucumber

Put some ice cubes on a glass, pour 5cl (1,5oz) gin and let chill for some minutes. Add two cucumber slices, pour your preferred tonic water and stir. Garnish with a couple of rose pepper or black pepper corns and enjoy this amazing Gin tonic.
Important: be aware with the quantity of peppercorns… they have a strong, spicy taste that can modify the flavour of your cocktail.

Cucumber lemon Gin tonic

This is one of the easiest cocktail, very tasty and refreshing.
Note the ingredients:

• 2oz (6cl) gin
• Tonic water
• 3oz (10cl) lemon juice
• 3 cucumber slices

Put some ice cubes in a glass and let chill for a couple of minutes. Remove water and pour gin, tonic water and stir. Add the cucumber slices and slightly stir to mix and balance flavours.
Garnish your cocktail glass with a lemon slice and enjoy.
Te Tonic offers you the best ingredients and aromas for your customized Cucumber Gin Tonics. With our selection of botanicals and aromas you will get the perfect flavour. Just try them in your cocktails and discover amazing unique flavours.