A good gin can be enjoyed on the rocks or enhanced with some extra flavour.

This cocktail works with any gin, but I highly recommend Bombay Sapphire East Gin, which already has hints of lemongrass and peppercorn.

Ingredients

2 ounces gin, preferably Bombay Sapphire East Gin
4-5 ounces sparling water
1 tsp szechuan peppercorns
2 cucumber slices
Fresh lemon

Yields: 1 serving
Per serving: under 1 net carb*

Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: -
Total time: 2 min

* Net carbs may vary based on brand used

Directions

Lightly muddle the szechuan peppercorns in a cocktail glass. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Half fill the glass with ice. Add cucumber slices.

Pour the gin and top off with sparkling water.