2minicucumbers, peeledor 1/2 of a large cucumber, peeled
2tbspwater
1/4cupfresh squeezed lemon juicejuice of 1/2 of a large juicy lemon
2-3shotsof gin3-4.5 fl oz
1cuptonic water, divided between glassesabout 1/3 cup per glass
Instructions
Toss the blackberries into your blender, along with the cucumbers, 2 tbsp of water and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Blend until completely blended, about 30 seconds.
Place a wire meshed strainer over a bowl and pour the blackberry cucumber mixture onto the strainer. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the strainer until all of the juice fills up in the bowl below.
Pour the juice into a cocktail shaker. Now you are going to add the gin. You can use as much or as little as you desire, but for me, I used 2 shots, or 3 fluid ounces, to keep it light. Drop in a few ice cubes, and shake well.
Divide the mixture evenly into 3 glasses (should be about 1/3 cup of liquid per glass), and top with equal amounts of tonic water! Garnish with cucumber slices, black berries and/or mint! Enjoy!
Notes
TIPS:To make this for a crowd:
To make this an easy large batch cocktail recipe, just triple the ingredients! Since you are blending everything anyway, it really doesn't add any extra steps!