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Shaken · 1 serving

Cucumber Thyme Highball

Miguel Munoz's cooling gin highball with cucumber juice, thyme syrup, lime, black pepper, and club soda.

Short answer

Cucumber Thyme Highball is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lime juice, thyme syrup, cucumber juice, black pepper, soda water, thyme, and cucumber. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cucumber Thyme Highball ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Cucumber Thyme Highball ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Thyme Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Cucumber Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Black Pepper3 pinch———
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Thyme1 piece———
Cucumber1 slice———

Garnish: One short thyme sprig and one thin cucumber wheel

Method

How to make Cucumber Thyme Highball

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, cut one thin cucumber wheel, and select one short fresh thyme sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, lime juice, thyme syrup, cucumber juice, and three restrained pinches of black pepper into a shaker; keep the soda separate.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the non-carbonated mixture is very cold.

  4. 04

    Double strain back into the small shaker tin, add the club soda, and swirl gently once without shaking.

  5. 05

    Pour over fresh cubed ice in the chilled Collins glass, keeping the fill level below the rim.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly one short thyme sprig and one thin cucumber wheel, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Cucumber Thyme Highball taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Cucumber Thyme Highball questions

What is in a Cucumber Thyme Highball?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, thyme syrup, cucumber juice, black pepper, soda water, thyme, and cucumber.

How long does a Cucumber Thyme Highball take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Cucumber Thyme Highball prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Cucumber Thyme Highball alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B096https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/cucumber-thyme-highball/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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