Photo: Ernest Porzi
porch swing
9 ingredients
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I know, I know, “Deb, what’s up with putting up a summery cocktail recipe a day a blissfully long holiday weekend?” Ah, but I think you’re coming at this all wrong; this drink is, in actuality, three days for next weekend.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
88
Calories
2g
Protein
0g
Fat
24g
Carbs
Counts 4 of 7 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Gin | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin (Hendricks is specified; Tanqueray was used)
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Pimm’s No. 1 liqueur (
- )
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) homemade lemonade (recipe below)
- 7-Up or another lemon/lime soda
- 10 paper-thin half moon slices of cucumber (I used an “English”, unwaxed, cucumber)
- 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 part simple syrup, or to taste (I will use perhaps 1/2 or 3/4 of a part next time, see Note above)
- 2 parts water
Directions
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By smittenkitchen ·
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