There is an elegance in simplicity. Cucumber ribbons are an easy example of this. May I present my cucumber ribbons in the G&T.
Cucumber Ribbons and the G&T
Ingredients
1 medium size cucumber
2 oz of gin of choice
1 bottle of Fever Tree tonic water
Method
For the cucumber
Using a (paring) knife, slice off the bottom pointy end of the cucumber making it easier (and safer) to use the vegetable peeler. Then stand the cucumber on diagonal securing its stance at the top with one hand. The hand you won’t be using to hold the peeler. Starting from top to bottom carefully pressing the vegetable peeler away from you peeling along the length of the cucumber. Make several thins of cucumbers. Trim to tidy any jagged or unclean edges and line your glass. Add ice. Add gin and top with tonic.
For the drink:
2 oz Hendrick’s gin. Add ice. Top with tonic water.
Glass: bucket glass
Garnish: cucumbers (obviously)
Please drink responsibly.
Where to buy the OXO peeler and a bucket glass? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront.
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