Jalapeño-Lime Coolers with Cucumber-Chile Gin
This cocktail is a triple threat: the gin is infused with chile, shaken with our jalapeño-infused cocktail mixer, and garnished with a slice of fresh chile. The cucumber adds a cooling note to the potent mixture.
Ingredients
- 6 fl. oz. (180 ml) gin
- 1 chile de árbol
- 1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- Ice as needed
- 12 fl. oz.(375 ml) Jalapeño-Lime Cocktail Mixer
- Soda water as needed
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds
Directions
In an infusing jar, combine the gin, chile de árbol and cucumber. Cover and shake for 15 to 20 seconds, then let sit for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Strain the gin into a small pitcher.
Fill a cocktail shaker and four double old-fashioned glasses or tumblers with ice. Add the gin and jalapeño-lime mixer to the cocktail shaker and shake. Strain the cocktail into the 4 glasses and top each with a splash of soda water. Garnish each drink with a few jalapeño slices and serve immediately. Serves 4.
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