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Refreshing Cucumber Gin Bloody Mary

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A clever twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail featuring muddled fresh cucumber and London dry gin for a refreshing, savory brunch drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray)
  • 4 oz high-quality tomato juice (e.g., V8 or fresh-squeezed)
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2–3 slices fresh cucumber (muddled)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dashes hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
  • Pinch of celery salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Thin cucumber ribbon or slice (for garnish)
  • Celery stalk or pickle spear (optional, for garnish)
  • Lemon wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Chill a highball glass in the fridge or fill it with ice water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Discard the ice or water from the glass. Add 2-3 fresh cucumber slices to the bottom and gently muddle with a muddler to release juices without pulverizing.
  3. Pour in 2 oz London dry gin and 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice into the glass.
  4. Add 4 oz tomato juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce, a pinch of celery salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  5. Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes and stir once more to chill evenly.
  6. Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon curled on the rim, a celery stalk or pickle spear, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use gentle pressure when muddling cucumber to avoid bitterness. Adjust hot sauce to taste. For a lighter tomato base, add a splash of sparkling water or a pinch of sugar if tomato juice is too thick. Prepare garnishes while glass chills to save time. The cocktail is best served immediately for freshness. Store tomato juice base with seasonings up to 24 hours in fridge; add gin and fresh ingredients just before serving.

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