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Yuzu Cucumber Gimlet

A perfect dinner party drink. Pairs well with our yuzu cucumber salad and uses many of the same ingredients.

By @verygooddrinks

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Ingredients

  • 3-4 slices of Cucumber,
  • 2 oz Gin,
  • 5 oz Agave Nectar (or 0.75 oz Simple Syrup),
  • 1 oz Yuzu Super Juice,

Cucumber & Herb Oil (optional for garnish):

  • Cucumber peels,
  • 1/4 cup Neutral oil,
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil,
  • 4-5 sprigs of fresh cilantro with stems

Instructions

Step 1
In a shaker tin, muddle the cucumber slices with Yuzu Super Juice.
Step 2
Add Agave Nectar (or Simple Syrup) and Gin to the shaker.
Step 3
Shake vigorously with ice. (about 10-15 seconds)
Step 4
Fine strain the drink into a coupe glass.
Step 5
If desired, prepare the cucumber herb oil by blending cucumber peels, neutral oil, sesame oil, and fresh cilantro until emulsified. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer and store it in the fridge in an airtight container. Garnish your cocktail with a drizzle of Cucumber & Herb Oil.

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