Hendricks Gin and Limeade

I originally had this at Tom & Jerry's in SoHo (AKA 288 Bar) a few years ago, and it's one of the very best summertime cocktails, ever, IMHO.

I tried to recreate it and think I did a pretty reasonable job of it. Even thought today is a blustery winter day.

1 oz Hendricks Gin
1/2 lime, juiced
1T superfine sugar
five cucumber slices
ice cubes

Squeeze lime into a cocktail glass. Add water and sugar, stir. Add gin, ice cubes, and garnish with cucumber slices.