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The Gin Refresher

Freshest summer cocktail you will ever taste!
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Servings 1 drink

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 inch Chunk of Fresh Ginger
  • 1 inch Piece of Lebanese Cucumber
  • 1 1/2 oz. Gin
  • 2 oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1 slice Lime for Rimming Glass
  • 1/4 c. Sugar for Rimming Glass
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing your glass. Pour sugar into a bowl that your glass will fit in. Rim the glass with the slice of lime and dip it in the bowl of sugar. Set aside.
  • From the cucumber piece, slice three thin rounds and set them aside for the garnish.
  • Slice ginger into pieces and put in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add Gin to the shaker and muddle.
  • Cut the leftover cucumber into two, add to the shaker, and muddle again.
  • Add lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to the shaker. Close and shake it all up!!!
  • Add more ice to the glass. With a cocktail strainer, strain the drink into the glass. Top with the cucumber garnish.
  • Enjoy!!!

Notes

You can double this recipe to make two drinks. I wouldn't recommend more than that in a shaker. 
To make the simple syrup:
In a saucepan add 1 part sugar to 1 1/2 parts water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 min. Let cool before using. Can be stored in the fridge for two weeks.