Well now, if you ever find yourself sittin’ out on a hot summer day and need somethin’ to cool you down, I reckon you oughta give this Cucumber Collins a try. It’s real simple-like and goes down smooth, just like a nice breeze on a hot day. You don’t need much, just a few good ingredients you can probably find right in your kitchen. Let me tell ya how to make it.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 2 slices of cucumber, quartered up nice and neat
- 2 slices of lime, quartered too
- 1 oz. of simple syrup, that’s just sugar and water mixed together real easy
- 1 oz. of gin, good stuff for this drink
- 3 to 4 oz. of seltzer, or more if you like it a bit lighter
- Some cucumber ribbons and a lime slice for garnish, if you feel fancy-like
Now, first thing you do is take your cucumber and lime slices. Throw ’em in a tall glass, just like you’re makin’ a good ol’ iced tea. You wanna give it a little mash to release the juices. Not too much, just enough to get the flavor out of ’em. You don’t wanna turn it into mush, just a good squish so everything can mix real nice-like.
Next, pour in that simple syrup. Now, if you ain’t got simple syrup ready, you can always just make it yourself. Just take some sugar and water, mix it up in equal parts, and stir ’til that sugar’s all gone. Real easy, see? You need that sweet touch to balance out the sour from the lime and cucumber.
Then, you add the gin. That’s the drink’s backbone, gives it that kick you need, but not too much—just a splash. After you’ve got the gin in, top it off with the seltzer water. How much seltzer you add depends on how strong you like your drink. If you want it real light and bubbly, go for more seltzer. If you want it a bit stronger, you can stick to less.
Give it a good stir, just like you’re makin’ a pot of stew—stir it around so everything mixes real good. You’ll start smellin’ that fresh cucumber and lime, it’s like summer in a glass, I tell ya.
Finally, don’t forget the garnish. Take a few cucumber ribbons and a lime slice and pop ‘em on the side of the glass. Makes it look all pretty-like. And there ya go, a Cucumber Collins that’s perfect for a sunny day.
This here drink is real refreshing. It’s got that cucumber taste that makes it cool on a hot day, and the lime gives it just the right amount of tang. You sip on it slow, and before ya know it, you’re feelin’ like you’re sittin’ on the porch with a nice breeze blowin’ through. Might even make ya forget all about the heat of the day.
So next time you’re lookin’ for a way to cool down and relax, whip up a Cucumber Collins. It don’t take much, and it’ll hit the spot just right. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
Tags：[Cucumber Collins, Summer Drinks, Gin Cocktail, Refreshing Cocktails, Cucumber Drink, Simple Syrup, Gin and Tonic, Cocktail Recipes]
