Alton Brown's gin punch invigorates summer cocktails with a simple yet effective ingredient: cucumber. This refreshing cocktail blends classic lemonade made from four lemons with sugar and water, 24 ounces of gin, and thinly sliced cucumber. After infusing the cucumber in the strained lemonade for an hour, adding gin creates a balanced drink that combines bright acidity, tartness, and sweetness with fresh herbaceous notes. The cucumber also doubles as a snackable garnish, enhancing the drinking experience while offering a delightful cocktail perfect for gatherings or individual enjoyment.
To make this instant party hit, start with a foundation of classic lemonade. For 16 cocktails, Brown's recipe on his website calls for four lemons with sugar and water, plus 24 ounces of gin, and a large cucumber thinly sliced.
The cucumbers become a sort of fresh pickle in the lemonade and should be devoured, not discarded, enhancing both flavor and presentation.
The punch is flawlessly balanced between bright acidity and tartness, just enough sweetness, and grassy, fresh herbaceousness - plus the notes of your favorite gin.
Cucumbers not only enhance the flavor of cocktails, but also serve as a delicious snackable garnish, further contributing to the drinking experience.
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