Eastside Cocktail
The Eastside is a bright and refreshing variation on a gin gimlet with fresh lime juice, mint, and muddled cucumber.
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 Cucumber Slices
- 8-10 Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker
- Drop in the cucumber slices and muddle vigorously to mash up the cucumber
- Then add the mint leaves and GENTLY press them with your muddler
- Add ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds
- Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with cucumber or mint
Notes
It's best to double strain the Eastside to get out all the little pieces of mint leaves that will break off when you shake.
Be sure not to over muddle your mint or it will release a bitter earthy flavor.