2 oz London Dry Gin (Beefeater is ideal)2 oz London Dry Gin (Beefeater is ideal)
0.75 oz lime juice0.75 oz lime juice
0.75 oz simple syrup (1:1)0.75 oz simple syrup (1:1)
3 slices cucumber3 slices cucumber
6-8 mint leaves6-8 mint leaves
Soda water, to topSoda water, to top
Garnish: mint crown through a cucumber coinGarnish: mint crown through a cucumber coin
Instructions
Muddle cucumber and mint in the bottom of a shaker tin. Add liquid ingredients and ice, seal and shake hard. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice and top with 3-4 oz soda water. Garnish with a mint crown stuck through the middle of a cucumber coin.