I thought I’d choose a light, refreshing drink for this week’s cocktail (seen above, on the left). The hubs got this drink last week, atop the Prudential building in Boston, called Top of the Hub. In case you’re wondering, his sister got the Pomegranate Martini (middle) and I got the Ultimate Martini (right).
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 5 ounces tonic water
- 3 cucumber slices
- 1 lime wedge
- Splash of soda water
Place the cucumbers on the bottom of a highball glass. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedge into the glass.
Use a fork to lightly grind the cucumber slices.
Add a few ice cubes to the highball glass.
Pour the gin and tonic into the glass. Finish off the drink with a splash of soda water.
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The Wednesday Whereabouts yesterday was Wild Dunes. We’re there now, and loving the relaxation. It’s located very close to Charleston. My family and I used to vacation there every summer, until Kiawah became our new beach choice. Congrats to all of those who guessed it correctly!
isn't it gorgeous?
These are my favorite cocktails! I love the G&T with cucumbers or a vodka soda with cucumbers! They are so refreshing! Enjoy your vacay!
Oh I absolutely love gin and tonics. One of my favorites! I've never considered adding a cucumber though. I may have to try that. Thanks!
Love that dress and sandals. I'm going to check out the place you are staying. We plan on heading to the beach next year and I've already started coming up with ideas on where to go.
one of my favorite posts because i love cucumber anything and everything! thank you for this delightful little recipe and for showing us that dress! LOVELY!
Yum- this sounds very cool and refreshing! Maybe I'll make one tonight in this heat! xo
That dress is super cute, but when I went to the website it says it's not available anymore 🙁
I actually work on Kiawah handling weddings & private events!
love love love that dress and those shoes! I definitely NEED that dress!
Looks like a great place to spend some time. Do you have the girls with you? Enjoy!
That drink sounds extremely refreshing!! I love the cucumber water from the spa too so I bet this is just as amazing! 🙂 I hope y'all are having a great time!!! I'm sure you are. 😉
Hey! You're in my neck of the woods… 🙂 Hope you're enjoying Charleston..sorry the weather isn't better for you.
That sounds so good, i put cucumber in my water all the time–why not a coctail
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Ooohh Top of the Hub! Did you love the views? The perfect coctail-sipping outfit too. 🙂
Never heard of adding cucumber to a gin and tonic. Sounds delicious and refreshing. 🙂
Those martinis look really good. My kind of drink!
A nice spin on a classic drink! I will have to try that.
Hi! Wasn't Top of the Hub amazing? Love going there for the view and a few cocktails. And-those SW sandals are so cute. Great taste!