Bartender’s Bible Gary Regan once stated “… since the Rose’s product has such a long and impressive history (which predates the gimlet), I am inclined to think that Rose’s was the ingredient that invented the drink.”

The gimlet is a cocktail typically made of gin or vodka and lime juice (such as Rose’s).

Servings: Makes 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds total)
• 1/2 cup gin
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 lime slices

PREPARTION

1. Slice four 1/4-inch-thick slices from 1 cucumber. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumbers; transfer to processor and purée until smooth. Pour through fine strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer. Discard solids in strainer.
2. Mix 1 cup cucumber juice, gin, lime juice, and sugar in pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice; mix well. Immediately strain mixture into 4 small Martini glasses. Garnish with lime and cucumber slices and serve.