This past Saturday night my friend Kate invited me to a party her boyfriend’s friend was hosting. Upon my arrival at the party, Michael P, the host, served me a Cucumber Collins. I’d never had one before, but any man who has a “signature drink” at his party is AOK in my book and I will gladly accept said beverage. After just a couple sips, I knew I’d be making this drink multiple times a week for the rest of the summer! It was by far one of the most simple and refreshing cocktails I’ve had.
Cucumber Collins (serves 1)
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- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces gin
- 5 slices of cucumber
- club soda, to top off
- mint, to garnish
In the bottom of a glass, muddle the cucumber, lemon juice, and simple syrup. I don’t know why I don’t own a muddler, but the handle of a wooden spoon worked just wonderfully!
Muddle away until the cucumbers are a bit crushed and the juices have released.
Get a lil’ crazy. Without wearing makeup, of course. Eep.
Add gin into the glass along with several ice cubes and shake, shake,
shake.
Pour back into glass with fresh ice cubes and top with club soda.
Once the drink was strained and poured in the glass, I decided to dump the cucumbers and “roughage” in as well because, to me, nibbling on alcohol-soaked produce is a hobby 
Easy to sip, crisp, light, and refreshing, a Cucumber Collins will surely become your go-to summer drink as well! Plus, it’s probably one of the easiest ways to beat the heat, too 
[Chels]
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Looks super refreshing! I love a good gin and tonic, and should give it a go with cucumber too.
gin is in all of my favorite cocktails, so if you say this is good, i’m just going to have to give it a try.
I firmly believe that everything tastes better in a mason jar.
love the pics!! such a delicious drink
This does sound refreshing!! Also makes me want to create my “signature” drink
Want! Gin and cucumber is one of my favorite summer combos!
This sounds lovely, I love a good Collins, and cucumber is so yummy in a drink
Cucumber is one of my favorite drink components and it always looks so pretty in the glass, or jar.
What a light and refreshing beverage. I’m all for eating alcohol-soaked produce, haha. That’s what a love about sangria too!
Franklin Cafe has one of these on their menu and I love it so!
sounds delightful! maybe something to try this weekend!
May I say how adorable you look in that set of pictures? Who needs makeup when you are that cute!
) The drink sounds wonderful – thanks for the idea.
wow, this sounds wonderful!
YUM! this sounds so good. please be sure to have one prepared for me next time I come and visit:) hehe…