Cucumber and Apple Gin and Tonic Cocktail

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Serves
4 - 6
Prep time
10 mins
Cooking time
2 h

Go beyond plain gin and tonics with this easy Cucumber and Apple Gin and Tonic Cocktail recipe that tastes like summer in a glass. Gin, peach schnapps and apple juice combine for a sweet drink that is perfect for any summer party.


Ingredients

  • 16 slices cucumber (peel on), plus some peeled into ribbons
  • 8 fresh mint sprigs, leaves only, plus extra sprigs to garnish
  • 150 ml gin
  • 50 ml peach schnapps
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 800 ml apple juice, chilled
  • 1 peach, sliced, to garnish
  • Tonic water
  • DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Method

  1. Put the cucumber slices and mint leaves in large jug with a splash of the gin and muddle together with a cocktail muddler or the end of a rolling pin until the mint is thoroughly bruised and the cucumber has broken down.
  2. Stir in the remaining gin and the peach schnapps.
  3. Add the lime and apple juice, stir to combine, then strain into a 1.5 ltr bottle or pitcher.
  4. Refrigerate until chilled.
  5. Serve with few sprigs of mint, cucumber ribbons and peach slices to garnish.

Recipe Notes

  1. You can add Tonic Water (or Lemonade) for a bit of extra refreshing "fizz"

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