Green Eyes

Experience pure refreshment with "Green Eyes," a vibrant gin cocktail brimming with fresh, garden-inspired flavors. This drink combines muddled cucumber and mint for a crisp, aromatic base, balanced with zesty lime juice and a touch of simple syrup for sweetness. Shaken to perfection and topped with sparkling water, each sip is light, lively, and effervescent. Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening at home, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is flavorful, garnished with a delicate cucumber slice and a sprig of mint. Ready in just 10 minutes, "Green Eyes" brings handcrafted sophistication to your glass in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

4 slices Fresh cucumber
1 ounce Fresh lime juice
2 ounces Gin
0.5 ounce Simple syrup
6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
1 cup Ice cubes
2 ounces Sparkling water
1 slice Cucumber slice
1 sprig Mint sprig

Directions

Step 1

Start by placing the fresh cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker.

Step 2

Add the mint leaves to the shaker.

Step 3

Using a muddler, gently muddle the cucumber and mint together to release their flavors. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can result in bitterness.

Step 4

Pour in the fresh lime juice, gin, and simple syrup into the shaker.

Step 5

Add the ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Step 6

Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Step 7

Top it off with sparkling water for some effervescence.

Step 8

Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for an elegant presentation.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Green Eyes cocktail!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	443.9 grams (443.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	173

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.90g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.60g	2%
Total Sugars 7.90g
Protein 0.70g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 128mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 92.2%