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Lemon Cucumber Gin Fizz Cocktail

Heading into spring with this Lemon Cucumber Gin Fizz that is fresh in flavor with an extra boost of sparkle. Made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh juiced cucumbers, homemade Lemon Simple Syrup, your favorite gin and shaken with one egg white for an extra foamy fizz.
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Course: cocktails
Cuisine: Cocktails
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 156kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Cucumber Gin Fizz

  • 2 Ounces Gin
  • 1 Ounce Lemon Juice
  • 1 Ounce Cucumber Juice *
  • ½ Ounce Lemon Simple Syrup recipe below
  • 1 Egg White
  • Sparkling Water
  • Garnish: Fresh Mint and Sliced Cucumbers

Lemon Simple Syrup

  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Lemon Peel

Instructions

Prepare the Lemon Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan combine the water, granulated sugared and lemon peel
  • Bring the sugar and water to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the simple syrup to cool completely before pouring into a jar
  • Store the simple syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use

Prepare the Lemon Cucumber Gin Fizz

  • In a cocktail shaker combine the gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, cucumber juice and lemon simple syrup and shake to combine
  • Add the egg white to the mixed cocktail and shake to create a foam
  • Pour the mixed cocktail into a glass with ice and top off with a splash of sparkling water
  • Garnish the Lemon Cucumber Fizz with fresh mint leaves and a slice of cucumber

Notes

*How To Make Cucumber Juice:
Place sliced cucumbers in the cup of the blender and blend on high speed until it is smooth and liquid.  Strain the cucumber juice to remove any of the skin and seeds and pour into a jar.
Simple Syrup Vs. Agave Syrup
I love making homemade simple syrup so that I can flavor the syrup to go with my cocktail, but if you don't have time to make your own you can always add agave syrup or store bought simple syrup for an extra boost of sweetness in your cocktail. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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