Mama's Little Helper

1. 1

   Slice a piece of cucumber and reserve for garnish.

2. 2

   Peel, halve and seed the remaining cucumber.

3. 3

   Puree in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.

4. 4

   Fill a highball glass three-quarters of the way with ice.

5. 5

   Add 2 ounces cucumber puree, the gin, lime juice and simple syrup and stir.

6. 6

   (To make a batch of simple syrup, simmer equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves, then cool.)

7. 7

   Fill the glass with seltzer and stir again.

8. 8

   Garnish with the reserved cucumber slice.

9. 9

   Photograph by Jonathan Kantor

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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