This Thursday, I’m thirsty for the cucumber gimlet at Farren’s Pub. I’ve been craving something cold and refreshing with this week’s warm spring weather, and yesterday, I ordered the Downtown Champaign restaurant’s thirst-quenching cucumber gimlet ($9). Made with botanical cucumber-mint vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup, the bevvy was a refreshing tall glass of a bubbly (spiked) cucumber water. The drink had a deliciously strong cucumber flavor with a little tart, citrusy finish. It was giving spa cocktail, and I loved it.
This weekend is Ebertfest, so in between films, sip a cucumber gimlet (or any of Farren’s cocktails, mocktails, or draft Cloud Mountain) on the patio in Downtown Champaign. For more about the bar, read Paul’s interview with a Farren’s bartender who also loves the cucumber gimlet, and as for what to eat at the pub, check out Caitlin’s full review of the food.
Farren’s Pub
117 N Walnut St
Champaign
M-Th 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
F+Sa 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
