G&T, with a Little Extra

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We're starting by muddling lime and cucumber to add a new dimension of fresh, vibrant flavor. The resulting cocktail is equal parts familiar and intriguing; drink up.

By

Carey Jones and John D. McCarthy

Published on September 18, 2023

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1 drink

There are many reasons why the gin and tonic is a summer staple. First, it's as refreshing as a cocktail can get. Thanks to the complex botanicals of gin and layered flavors of tonic, it's quite sophisticated for a two-ingredient drink. Also, it's easy. No fussing with a shaker or juicer or mixing glass. Grab some ice, stir, and go.

So you've probably made a G&T at some point. You might have even tried a Spanish-style G&T, served in an enormous "balloon" glass with tons of garnishes. But we're not just dressing up the standard. Since you might be looking to step out into the sun with a drink in hand as soon as possible, we kept this one simple.

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Ingredients

1 lime
1 cucumber
1 1/2 ounces gin
3 ounces tonic

Directions

Cut 2 (2-inch) lime peels, place in a rocks glass skin-side up, and press firmly with a muddler to release their citrus oils. Cut 2 slices of cucumber, about 1/4-inch thick, and cut those into quarters; add to the glass and muddle firmly. Add the gin and stir; then fill with tonic and stir again. Garnish with more thin cucumber slices and maybe a lime wedge.

G&T, with a Little Extra

Ingredients

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