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Basil-Cucumber Gin Cooler

5 from 2 votes

Super light and summery Basil Cucumber Gin Cooler cocktail– made with muddled cucumbers, basil, lemon juice, gin and a splash of seltzer. Under 140 calories!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Yield: 1 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2- inch piece of cucumber (peeled and chopped)
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 fresh basil leaves
1 tsp agave nectar
1 1/2 oz gin
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
ice cubes
splash of seltzer
1 thin slice lemon (for garnish)
1 thin slice cucumber (for garnish)

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber, lemon zest, basil and agave.
Add the gin, lemon juice and ice cubes and stir 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and top with seltzer.
Garnish with lemon and cucumber and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass, Calories: 137kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Sodium: 7mg, Sugar: 5g

- WW Points: 4

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