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close up glass cucumber borage gin and tonic - whisky glass with cucumber garnish and two dainty borage flowers floating on top

cucumber borage gin and tonic

5 from 4 votes
This cucumber borage gin and tonic is a gorgeous refreshing highball cocktail that's crisp, slightly floral and incredibly well balanced.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

  • for syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup fresh borage flowers OR ? cup dried borage flowers
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • Instructions
  • for cocktail:
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce borage simple syrup
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 ounces tonic water

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, sugar, and lavender until it comes to a simmer.
    Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
    Remove from heat and let the liquid cool
    Strain into a jar (with an airtight lid)
  • Add your gin and borage syrup, lime juice with ice into your cocktail shaker. Shake well. Strain over your glass of choice with ice. Top with tonic water. Add your garnish, and enjoy.

Notes

Serve immediately over ice
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: sarah