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Cucumber gin

by GBC Kitchen
  1. Cucumber gin
Item 1 of 1
  • Drink
  • easy
  • Makes 500ml
  • 10 minutes
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Cucumber is a common garnish for a gin and tonic, but this recipe infuses the refreshing flavour into the spirit itself. It's the perfect tipple for cooling off in hot weather.

First published in 2019
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This refreshing homemade gin is perfect on a hot summer's day. Be sure to deseed the cucumber and do not exceed the twenty-four hours infusing time, or the gin will become a little watery. Feel free to play around with flavours though; herbs such as mint, thyme or tarragon pair nicely with cucumber, as does lemon peel or a couple of cardamom pods.

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Equipment

  • Muslin cloth
  • Sterilised 500ml jar
  • Sterilised bottle

Method

1
Peel and deseed the cucumber, then slice into batons
2
Place into a jar along with the sugar (if using) and gin
3
Leave to infuse in a cool dark place for 24 hours
4
Strain through a muslin cloth, then decant the gin into a bottle. Serve chilled. Best enjoyed within 1 month of making
First published in 2019
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