Cucumber Yuzu Gin Punch

This cool, refreshing Cucumber Yuzu Gin Punch will brighten your summer.  This delightful concoction will jazz up any gathering. And the star of the show? Homemade cucumber syrup. It’s super simple. Just boil equal parts sugar and water with fresh, de-seeded cucumber pieces. After it cools, blend it with zesty yuzu juice and your favorite gin.

Now, let’s talk about yuzu. It’s a citrus fruit, often hailed as the Japanese lemon. Its flavor is a zippy blend of grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin orange. It’s like a citrusy explosion in your mouth. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.

Back to our punch. Once your syrup and yuzu juice have mingled with the gin, let it chill for an hour. Patience, my friend, patience. When it’s ready, pour this magical mix into glasses brimming with thin slices of cucumber, lemon, and freshly torn mint leaves. Top with a splash of seltzer for that perfect fizzy finish.

Amp up the flavor with flavored gin:

For an extra punch of flavor, opt for cucumber or lemon-flavored gin. It’s a game-changer. This isn’t just any summer drink. It’s the ultimate refreshment.

Not into gin? No problem! Just leave it out for a refreshing mocktail version. All the flavor, none of the buzz.

So, why is the Cucumber Yuzu Gin Punch the drink of the summer? It’s crisp, it’s zesty, and it’s oh-so-refreshing. Imagine sipping this by the pool, at a BBQ, or just lounging in the backyard. Pure bliss.

Making this punch is a breeze. Impress your friends with your mixology skills, even if you’re just a beginner. Remember, the homemade cucumber syrup is the hero here. It’s the magic ingredient that ties everything together.

So, next time you’re looking for a drink that’s cool, refreshing, and a little bit fancy, whip up a batch of Cucumber Yuzu Gin Punch. Your taste buds will do a happy dance. Cheers to summer, and cheers to you!

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Cucumber Yuzu Gin Punch

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Cucumber cocktail, cucumber gin punch, Gin punch, summer cocktails, Yuzu cocktail, Yuzu cucumber cocktail

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Chill time: 1 hour

Servings 4

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Cucumber Syrup:

• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Punch:

• 2 medium-sized cucumbers
• 2 lemons
• 3 tablespoons cup Yuzu juice
• 1/2 cup gin
• 1/3 cup Cucumber syrup
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2+1/2 cups chilled seltzer

Instructions

Make the Cucumber syrup:

1. Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise.
2. Use a small spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds from each quarter.
3. Chop the quarters into small pieces.
4. Place the cucumber, water, and sugar into a saucepan and cook, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely.
5. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
6. Strain, Save the cucumber pieces

Make the punch:

1. Slice the remaining cucumber into rounds.
2. Slice the lemons into rounds.
3. In a pitcher combine the yuzu juice, cucumber syrup, and the gin.
4. Crush the mint leaves and add to the pitcher.
5. Add the rest of the cucumber pieces and slices and lemon slices.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Add some of the cucumber pieces from the syrup, and a few lemon and cucumber slices to each.
8. Stir the seltzer into the pitcher, add some ice . Pour into the prepared glasses and serve.

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