Saturday, September 10, 2011

Cilantro Cucumber Gin Fizz

Cool Refreshing Adult Beverage with a Kick
Here is a fun unusual cocktail with sweet heat!
Cilantro Cucumber Gin Fizz
Cilantro Cucumber Gin Fizz Recipe

Cilantro simple syrup (recipe to follow)
Gin
Cucumber
Chili Pepper. seeded
Lime
Club Soda
Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce

In a blender puree a third of a peeled cucumber, the juice of one lime, and one chili pepper minced. Fill a bar glass with ice, fill half way with club soda, pour the puree over and stir well, add 2 tablespoons of the cilantro simple syrup, a dash of Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce and 1 jigger of gin, stir again. Garnish with a fresh cucumber slice and a cilantro sprig. Enjoy the evening!

Happy Hour outside the shop
   Cilantro Simple Syrup Recipe

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cilantro finely minced

Bring all ingredients to a boil, stir well. cool down. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.

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