Basil-Cucumber Gin Cooler

Super light and summery Basil Cucumber Gin Cooler cocktail– made with muddled cucumbers, basil, lemon juice, gin and a splash of seltzer. Under 140 calories!

⏱️ 10 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 4 views
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Basil-Cucumber Gin CoolerFoto: Skinnytaste

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 2 - inch piece of cucumber (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • splash of seltzer
  • 1 thin slice lemon (for garnish)
  • 1 thin slice cucumber (for garnish)

Steps

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber, lemon zest, basil and agave.

  2. Add the gin, lemon juice and ice cubes and stir 10 seconds.

  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and top with seltzer.

  4. Garnish with lemon and cucumber and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories137
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Source: Skinnytaste

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