Last Updated on January 2, 2026
Gin Cooler Summer Cocktail:
You may remember that recently I was sent the Alexander & James Tanqueray No. 10 gift set to review as a potential gift for Father’s Day. The set includes two special gin coupes and a litre bottle of premium gin. As it is just a little hot, I’ve used it to make a Gin Cooler – a Cucumber and Gin based cocktail that is wonderfully light and refreshing. Scroll down to find out how to make a Gin Cooler – I think Tanqueray No. 10 is the perfect gin to use.
Everything arrived beautifully packaged so that it can be gifted easily. And, the glasses are the perfect way to serve a Gin & Tonic. I particularly love the fact that Alexander & James have put together things which really work together. It makes for the perfect gin gift, whether that’s for your father or for someone else who just loves good quality gin.
The result is that I’m filled with enthusiasm for Gin right now, so having started by making a classic Gin and Tonic, I’ve moved on to creating my own cocktails, starting with this Gin Cooler that would be absolutely perfect for a warm summer’s evening.
My Gin Cooler is a mixture of Tanqueray No. Ten gin, Tonic, Lime Juice and muddled cucumber and coriander. You could actually serve it without the tonic, in a martini glass. But, for my money, it makes a wonderfully refreshing summer drink with the addition of ice and tonic water. So, I’ll continue making my cucumber based gin cooler this way.
- 50 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin
- 2 cm sticks Cucumber Peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Coriander
- 1 bottle Fever-tree Tonic
- 1/2 Lime
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Muddle together the coriander and cucumber (I used a pestle and mortar, you could use a small bowl and the end of a rolling pin if necessary
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Pour over the gin and the juice of half a lime and put the mixture into the fridge to infuse for 30 minutes or so
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Add ice to the bottom of a coupe glass
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Strain the infused gin over the ice
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Top up with tonic to taste
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garnish with a slice of lime or a twist of cucumber.
You can add a little sugar syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail
Thinking of trying this for yourself? Why not pin this post for later
Perfect for a summers day, cocktails in the garden.
Tanqueray is one of my fave Gins
This drink looks lovely. I need to try the recipe out.
Gin Cooler is a lovely, light drink for summer. The cucumber adds a really fresh taste
Yum recipe sounds great thanks!
It’s the perfect gin based summer cocktail – can’t beat a Gin Cooler
Fever Tree is my favourite tonic water.
Now that the main brands replace some of the sugar by sweetners, I cannot drink tonic water anymore.
Thankfully, Fever Tree has not yet indulge in that bad habit
Fever Tree really does make a difference, I agree – there are a few other premium brands I like too;)
I can’t think of anything better on a summer’s night.
Well of course I agree;)
Love the recipe! It sounds very cool and refreshing!
Thanks Stevie – perfect for SF too I would think!