BLACKBERRY, MINT, & CUCUMBER GIN SPRITZER

CUCUMBER & MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

• Yields about 3/4 cup
• 1/2 Cup Evaporated Cane Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 6 Cucumber slices, 1/2 inch thick with skin removed
• 2 Large mint sprigs, about 15 leaves

Equipment: Saucepan, fine mesh sieve, jar or other sealed container

METHOD

Place sugar and water in sauce pan and set to medium hight heat. Remove from heat once mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumber and mint and let steep for about 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve and into a sealable container.

Store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

BLACKBERRY, CUCUMBER & MINT GIN COOLER

Makes 1 drink

• 1/4 Cup Blackberries, about 6
• 5-6 Teaspoons Cucumber Mint Simply Syrup
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 2 ounces Gin
• Ice
• 3 ounces Soda Water

Equipment: Muddler, 1, 8 oz glass

METHOD

Place the blackberries and lemon juice in a cup and muddle until berries are broken down. Mix in about 5 teaspoon of the simple syrup into the mashed berries. If your prefer a sweeter drink add an additional 1-2 teaspoons of syrup to your drink.

Next, mix in gin and fill the glass with ice. Top drink off with about 3 oz of water and gently mix everything with a spoon. Garish with mint and enjoy!

Source :www.the-broken-bread.com

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