Eastside Cocktail
The Eastside Cocktail is a refreshing gin drink with cucumber, mint and lime, balanced by simple syrup for a crisp, herbaceous sip.
Servings: 1
Calories: 157kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Measuring Spoon
Ingredients
- cucumber slices
- mint sprigs
- 2- ounce gin
- 1- ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½-1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Club Soda optional
Instructions
- Add a few slices of cucumber and a few mint leaves into a cocktail shaker and muddle to release some juices and oils.
- Fill halfway with ice and add gin, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake until chilled and strain into a lowball or coupe glass full of ice.
- If desired, add a splash Club soda and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint.
Notes
- Press just hard enough to release the cucumber and mint oils, but not too aggressively or they can taste bitter.
- Shake in a cocktail shaker to quickly chill and infuse cucumber and mint into the gin.
- A chilled coupe glass gives this drink an elegant look, while a lowball glass works for a more casual vibe.
- Fresh cucumber slices or a sprig of mint makes the presentation pop.
- Use a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer to keep bits of mint out of the glass if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
