With the holiday weekend coming, if you're looking for a signature cocktail that looks like it jumped right off a spa cuisine menu for under 140 calories, this is it! Made with muddled cucumbers, basil, lemon juice, gin and a splash of seltzer, it's light and summery and perfect to serve at your next party.
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Basil-Cucumber Gin Cooler

Enjoy a refreshing and airy Basil Cucumber Gin Cooler cocktail that's perfect for warm days. This delightful drink combines muddled cucumbers, fragrant basil, zesty lemon juice, and gin, topped off with a hint of seltzer for a fizzy finish. Plus, it comes in at under 140 calories!

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Servings
1 servings
Calories
137
AmericanTotal: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2- inch piece of cucumber
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • splash of seltzer
  • 1 thin slice lemon
  • 1 thin slice cucumber
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a cocktail shaker, gently crush the diced cucumber, lemon zest, basil, and agave syrup together.

  2. 2

    Pour in the gin, fresh lemon juice, and add ice cubes, then mix for 10 seconds.

  3. 3

    Carefully strain the concoction into a rocks glass that is already filled with ice cubes, and finish by adding seltzer water on top.

  4. 4

    Decorate with slices of lemon and cucumber, then it’s ready to be served.

Nutrition Information

137
Calories
0g
Protein
7g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Sat. Fat
7mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 glass)

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