Food World : How To Make Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic

Trade your signature drink for a refreshing summer sipper. Don't forget the tiny umbrella!

Hands-on Time

15 Mins

Total Time

12 Hours 15 Mins

Yield

Serves 8 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Make the gin mixture ahead or let stand at room temp 3 hours.

Ingredients

• 6 Persian cucumbers, divided (about 1 pound)
• 8 (2 1/2-inch-long) strips lime rind
• 1 1/2 cups gin
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 5 cups tonic water, chilled

Nutritional Information

• Calories 162
• Fat 0.1g
• Satfat 0.0g
• Monofat 0.0g
• Polyfat 0.0g
• Protein 0.0g
• Carbohydrate 17g
• Fiber 1g
• Cholesterol 0.0mg
• Iron 0.0mg
• Sodium 20mg
• Calcium 10mg
• Sugars 14g
• Est. added sugars 13g

How to Make It

Step 1

Cut 4 cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups). Muddle sliced cucumber and rind in a large measuring cup or bowl. Add gin. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours and up to 3 days.

Step 2

Strain cucumber mixture into a pitcher; add juice. Slice remaining 2 cucumbers; add to pitcher with sliced lime. Add tonic water just before serving. Serve in ice-filled Collins glasses.