7 slices mini cucumber, ¼ inch (5 mm) thick
5 mint leaves
¼ oz Simple Syrup (see below)
2 oz gin
¾ oz strained fresh lime juice
4 oz chilled tonic water, preferably Fever Tree
Mint sprig and mini cucumber spear to garnish

In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices, mint and simple syrup. Add gin, lime juice and 3 ice cubes. Shake for 5 seconds. To double strain, put a Hawthorne strainer over shaker and hold a small sieve over glass. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with tonic water. Lightly stir. Garnish with mint and cucumber spear.

Makes 1 cocktail

Simple Syrup
Bring 1 cup (250 mL) water to a boil and stir in 1 cup (250 mL) sugar until dissolved. Pour into jar and let cool.
If storing, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Makes 1 ½ cups (375 mL)