Cucumber Gin Fizz

Cucumber Gin Fizz

Makes 2

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Gin, preferred brand Hendricks

• ¾ ounce Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ ounce Simple Syrup

• 12 ounce can Plain Seltzer Water

• 2-3 Fresh Basil Leaves, large

• 4 thin shaved slices of Cucumber

• 1 Sprig of Fresh Basil and a thin slice of cucumber as Garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker add the cucumber slices and simple syrup.  Slap the basil a few times, add to the shaker then muddle (gently mash the basil, cucumber to release their juices).

2. Add enough ice to fill the shaker ½ full, add the gin and lime juice.

3. Stir vigorously with a long handled spoon for about 20 seconds and do not shake.

4. Fill two short 11 oz whiskey glasses ¾ with ice then strain equally into each glass.

5. Pour the seltzer water into each glass until almost full.

6. Garnish with basil sprig and/or cucumber slice.