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A twist on the classic tom collins cocktail adds one simple ingredient: cucumber! This refreshing Cucumber Collins will quickly become your go-to summer cocktail.
Adding cucumbers to cocktails seems to be a pretty divisive issue. Most people seem to either love cucumber cocktails or hate them. Just like on the cilantro debate (talk about divisive!), I somehow land right in the middle. I like it, but don't go crazy for it and generally don't like too much of it. But when it comes to this cucumber collins cocktail? I am all in. 100%. Give me a pitcher and call it a day.
WHY ADD CUCUMBERS TO COCKTAILS?
Some people think adding vegetable to cocktails is totally weird. As someone who has made several cocktails with tomatoes (and I'm not talking about the juice), I am clearly a fan of vegetables in cocktails. Then again, cucumbers and tomatoes are both technically fruits! Anyway, when it comes to cucumbers being added to drinks, there's a big reason why it's a fabulous idea: Cucumbers are refreshing! That's exactly why they serve cucumber water at so many spas. But there are actually lots of health benefits to cucumbers, including the fact that they have antioxidants, they help hydrate you, and they're good for your skin and muscles.
But let's be real... the only thing that really matters for this recipe is that cucumbers taste delicious in cocktails!
WHAT IS A TOM COLLINS?
And now you're probably wondering "what the heck is a cucumber collins?" Well, first you need to know what a tom collins is! A tom collins is a classic cocktail that consists ofgin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. Some people even call it a "gin and sparkling lemonade," which sounds just delicious, right? All of those ingredients can be found in this cucumber cocktail recipe, plus one... Cucumber!
There are even special glasses for tom collins, called collins glasses. They're tall and straight and super similar to highball glasses, but a little bit narrower and taller. A lot of times you see mojitos in collins glasses.
I made this cucumber collins in a mason jar instead of a collins glass for a summery twist. I promise it will be delicious no matter what kind of glass you serve it in!
CUCUMBER COLLINS RECIPE
Like I mentioned, the ingredients for this cucumber collins are pretty standard Tom Collins ingredients, plus some cucumber slices! You'll start by muddlingthe cucumber, lemon juice, and simple syrup in the bottom of your glass until the cucumbers a re a bit crushed and juices have released.
Then you'll stir in the gin and add plenty of ice, before topping off with soda water.
Add another cucumber slice, sprig of mint, and a lemon wedge for garnish.
If you're not a fan of all that extra roughage in your cocktail, you can definitely make this cocktail in a shaker and strain it into an ice-filled glass. But if you're drinking it with a straw, you shouldn't have any problems with the muddled cucumbers in the glass! It is a cucumber cocktail after all!
Easy to sip, crisp, light, and refreshing, the cucumber collins will surely become one of your go-to summer drinks. Plus, it's probably one of the easiest ways to beat the heat, too.
Do you like cocktails with cucumbers in them?
If you love this cocktail recipe, be sure to check out my Key Lime Pie Mojitos and my Pear Old Cubans. I also love this Cucumber Martini with Melon and Mint from Sip and Feast!
📖 Recipe
Cucumber Collins
A twist on the classic tom collins cocktail adds one simple ingredient: cucumber! This refreshing Cucumber Collins will quickly become your go-to summer cocktail.
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cucumber Cocktails, Summer Cocktails, Tom Collins
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Makes: 1 cocktail
Author: Sues
Ingredients
- 4 slices cucumber (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup (recipe below)
- 2 oz. gin
- Club soda, to top off
- Mint, to garnish
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
In the bottom of a glass, muddle cucumber slices, lemon juice, and simple syrup. If you don't have a muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon will work just fine.Muddle until the cucumbers are a bit crushed and the juices have released.
Add gin and fill the glass with ice. Top cocktail off with club soda.
Garnish with additional cucumber slice and mint.
Simple Syrup
Put sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until sugar has dissolved and mixture thickens.
Pour syrup into a heat-proof bowl or mason jar and place in fridge to let cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer to leave the muddled cucumber out of your drink, you can prepare the cocktail in a shaker, add gin and strain the drink into an ice filled glass.
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kickpleat says
Looks super refreshing! I love a good gin and tonic, and should give it a go with cucumber too.
Ashley says
gin is in all of my favorite cocktails, so if you say this is good, i'm just going to have to give it a try.
Michelle says
I firmly believe that everything tastes better in a mason jar. 🙂
Katie says
love the pics!! such a delicious drink 🙂
Bridget says
This does sound refreshing!! Also makes me want to create my "signature" drink 😉
Emily @ A Cambridge Story says
Want! Gin and cucumber is one of my favorite summer combos!
Mal @ The Chic Geek says
This sounds lovely, I love a good Collins, and cucumber is so yummy in a drink
Elizabeth says
Cucumber is one of my favorite drink components and it always looks so pretty in the glass, or jar.
Victoria says
What a light and refreshing beverage. I'm all for eating alcohol-soaked produce, haha. That's what a love about sangria too!
Daisy says
Franklin Cafe has one of these on their menu and I love it so!
Lexi says
sounds delightful! maybe something to try this weekend!
Ellen Renee says
The drink sounds wonderful - thanks for the idea.
Shannon says
wow, this sounds wonderful!
Des says
YUM! this sounds so good. please be sure to have one prepared for me next time I come and visit:) hehe...
MariaLevy says
Wow! That looks incredibly delicious I want one right now 🙂
Thank you for sharing.Barefeet In The Kitchen says
This looks delicious! I need to try it soon.
Jeffrey mabe says
I love it with out the sugar. The main thing I don't like about them, is they are too easy to drink. I have to be careful on a hot summer day. Extremely refreshing and whoa if you are not careful! LolT. Miller says
Had one in a restaurant and wanted to recreate! My new favourite, thank you.
