Cucumber -Lime Infused Gin and Tonic

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 6 Persian cucumbers, divided (about 1 pound)
• 8 (2 1/2-inch-long) strips lime rind
• 1 1/2 cups gin
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 5 cups tonic water, chilled

Details

Adapted from cooking light.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut 4 cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups). Muddle sliced cucumber and rind in a large measuring cup or bowl. Add gin. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours and up to 3 days.

2. Strain cucumber mixture into a pitcher; add juice. Slice remaining 2 cucumbers; add to pitcher with sliced lime. Add tonic water just before serving. Serve in ice-filled Collins glasses.