Gin and cucumber cooler
A refreshing gin and cucumber cooler made in the Thermomix TM7. Fresh cucumber, lime and a splash of gin are blended with ice and soda water into a light, sparkling summer cocktail. The TM7 grinds the sugar to a fine syrup and blends everything evenly, giving a silky, restaurant-quality drink in minutes without any manual muddling.
About this recipe
Gin and cucumber cooler Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate summer cocktail recipe for anyone who loves a crisp, botanical drink with minimal effort. Searching for quick cocktail recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: cucumber, lime, gin, sugar and ice cubes come together in the mixing bowl into a silky, lightly sparkling cooler that tastes like it came from a stylish cocktail bar. The TM7 grinds the sugar into a superfine texture so it dissolves instantly, then blends the fresh cucumber into a velvety base without any manual muddling or straining. Topped with soda water, the drink becomes a fizzy, ice-cold refresher, perfect for garden parties, barbecues, festive aperitifs or a relaxed Friday evening on the terrace. Because every step happens in one bowl, there is hardly any washing up, leaving you more time to enjoy the party with your guests.
Preparation tips
- Use a young, firm cucumber with smooth skin for the freshest flavour; there is no need to peel it, and the thin skin gives the cooler a lovely speckled, natural look in the glass.
- For the clearest result, pour the soda water in gently at the very end and stir briefly with a spoon rather than blending it, so the bubbles stay lively and the drink remains pleasantly fizzy.
- Serve in chilled highball glasses garnished with a cucumber ribbon and a lime wheel; for a less sweet version, simply reduce the sugar or replace it with a teaspoon of honey.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free mocktail: omit the gin and increase the lime juice and soda water slightly. Children and designated drivers then get exactly the same fresh cucumber-and-lime cooler, served with extra cucumber ribbons and crushed ice.
- Festive winter version: swap the lime for blood orange and add a sprig of rosemary with a hint of juniper-heavy tonic instead of plain soda water for an elegant holiday aperitif.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds the sugar into a superfine powder that dissolves instantly in the cold gin mixture without any graininess. [Multi-Function]
- Your Thermomix weighs the gin and water directly in the mixing bowl, so every cooler has consistent flavour with zero measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 blends the cucumber with ice into a silky, frothy purée in seconds, far smoother than manual muddling could achieve. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix chops the limes uniformly, releasing their fresh citrus oils evenly throughout the cooler for a bright finish. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating dissolves the sugar and water into a light syrup, giving the cocktail a balanced sweetness without any stove pan. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- white sugar
- water
- ice cubes
- cucumber
- limes
- gin
- soda water