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Cucumber Basil Botanical Gimlet: finished-drink illustration in coupe glassware
House illustration · appearance varies with home substitutions
Modern & Fancy Zero-Proof Mocktail

Cucumber Basil Botanical Gimlet

Emerald-tinted garden basil, crisp cucumber, sharp fresh lime, and juniper-tonic snap served satin-cold.

Zero-Proof Citrus & Mint Shaken Served up 3 min · 0.0% ABV
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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Coiled cucumber ribbon & basil leaf
  • 5 slices
  • 8 leaves
  • 25 ml
  • 20 ml
  • 45 ml

Preparation

  1. Muddle cucumber coins and basil leaves thoroughly with lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add zero-proof botanical spirit (or add chilled tonic after straining) and shake hard with ice for 12 seconds.
  3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a coiled cucumber ribbon.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Zero specialty bottles—muddle cucumber and basil with lime and sugar syrup, strain into a glass, and add a 45 ml splash of crisp tonic or sparkling water!
  • 5 slices
  • 8 leaves
  • 25 ml
  • 20 ml
  • 45 ml

At-Home Steps

  1. Mash cucumber and basil firmly with lime juice and sugar syrup in a jar, add ice, and shake 12 seconds.
  2. Fine-strain into a chilled stemmed glass and stir in cold tonic water.
  3. Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon.
Looking for the spirited classic counterpart? Gin Basil Smash →

From the ledger

How do you make Cucumber Basil Botanical Gimlet at home with everyday ingredients?

Zero specialty bottles—muddle cucumber and basil with lime and sugar syrup, strain into a glass, and add a 45 ml splash of crisp tonic or sparkling water! Ingredients: 5 slices Fresh Cucumber Slices, 8 leaves Fresh Basil (or Mint) Leaves, 25 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml Sugar Syrup (1:1), 45 ml Chilled Tonic or Club Soda. Steps: Mash cucumber and basil firmly with lime juice and sugar syrup in a jar, add ice, and shake 12 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled stemmed glass and stir in cold tonic water. Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon.

What is the full craft bar specification for Cucumber Basil Botanical Gimlet?

Cucumber Basil Botanical Gimlet (Zero-Proof Citrus & Mint, 0.0% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with coiled cucumber ribbon & basil leaf. Ingredients: 5 slices (5 slices) Fresh Cucumber Coins, 8 leaves (8 leaves) Fresh Sweet Basil Leaves, 25 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Simple Syrup, 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Zero-Proof Botanical Gin (or Chilled Dry Tonic Splash).

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