Garden Party Gin Fizz

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • October 28, 2026

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A photo of the Garden Party Gin Fizz cocktail containing English cucumber peeled, Mint leaves, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Club soda in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 slice English cucumber peeled
8.00 fresh Mint leaves
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
0.50 fl oz Club soda

Directions

Muddle cucumber in base of shaker
Add gin, lime juice, sugar syrup and mint
Shake with ice
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Top with a splash of soda
Garnish with mint leaf and cucumber slice

Cocktail Description

This bright, refreshing sipper brings the herb garden straight to your glass with every cooling, effervescent sip.

The Garden Party Gin Fizz combines muddled cucumber and fresh mint with the juniper-forward character of Beefeater London Dry Gin, balanced by tart lime juice and just enough cane syrup to soften the edges. The muddling releases the cucumber's clean, vegetal essence while the mint adds an herbaceous lift that complements rather than overwhelms the botanicals in the gin. A splash of club soda keeps things light and sparkling, making this a particularly easy-drinking cocktail when temperatures rise or when you need something bright and crisp before dinner. It's surprisingly simple to pull off at home—just requires a bit of energetic muddling and a good shake—and the coupe presentation makes it feel special without demanding any fancy techniques. This drink shines at spring and summer gatherings, particularly alongside light fare like seafood ceviche, cucumber tea sandwiches, grilled white fish, or fresh goat cheese with crackers. The cucumber and mint also make it a natural companion to Vietnamese or Thai cuisine, where those same flavors often appear in the food itself.