A cool and revitalizing cocktail, the Cucumber Aviation blends botanical gin, sweet maraschino liqueur, zesty lemon juice, and fresh cucumber juice. This lightly herbal and crisp drink is ideal for hot weather or anytime you want a fresh, elegant cocktail.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 150 kcal
- 45 ml gin
- 15 ml maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml fresh cucumber juice
- Ice
- Optional garnish: thin cucumber slice or lemon twist
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and cucumber juice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a thin cucumber slice or lemon twist if desired.
- For fresh cucumber juice, blend peeled cucumber and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Adjust cucumber juice amount to taste for lighter or stronger freshness.
- To make it non-alcoholic, substitute gin and maraschino with cucumber-infused sparkling water and a splash of lemon juice.
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