Verde Vista
A bright and herbaceous gin cocktail that dances on the palate. Fresh cucumber and a hint of jalapeño bring a refreshing, subtle warmth, while lime and agave provide a perfectly balanced sweet-tart core. It’s clean, sophisticated, and utterly revitalizing.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz agave nectar
- 3 slices fresh cucumber
- 1 thin slice jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat, or left in for more)
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle cucumber slices and jalapeño.
- Add gin, lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and a thin jalapeño slice
History
This cocktail is a modern interpretation of a gin sour, drawing inspiration from garden-fresh ingredients often found in Latin American cuisine. The addition of cucumber and jalapeño creates a unique, contemporary profile.