Cucumber Gin Smash

Name: Cucumber Gin Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 slices cucumber; 4 basil sprigs; 2 ounces gin; Crushed ice; Club soda

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

It doesn't get more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top yours off with lemon-lime soda instead of club soda. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
2 slices cucumber
4 basil sprigs
2 ounces gin
Crushed ice
Club soda

Directions

Muddle sugar, cucumber and basil in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 146 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

It doesn't get more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top yours off with lemon-lime soda instead of club soda. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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