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Cucumber and Mint Cocktail … has me yearning for sunshine!

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We are totally stepping out of our comfort zone today and making a cocktail. With the temps hanging around in the mid 60s, it’s a beautiful, Spring day. It’s also a great day for a fun and refreshing cocktail! We have to soak up this sunshine, and I thought this was the perfect addition to a perfect day. Cucumber is one of my favorite flavors. Any time I’m at a restaurant and they have a cucumber cocktail on the menu I just have to order it. This is a strange occurrence since I often gravitate towards beer or wine, and most liquors don’t really agree with my stomach. This cocktail is so light and refreshing. It literally tastes like Spring. The pureed cucumber takes it to a whole different level, and the mint almost takes you to the mojito level taste, but doesn’t take it too far. In the end it was a total crapshoot. I totally just threw everything in a glass and hoped it came out successful. Good thing it did! Hey, even Zach liked it! When he likes one of my recipes, I deem it a success. =)

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What I love about this drink, is that the vodka can be eliminated just as easily as it can be added…Well I take that back. It would be kind of hard to “take it away” after you’ve already poured it in, but you really don’t miss the vodka if you choose not to use it. I think the fact that the cucumber is such a stronge flavor, it tends to overpower the taste of vodka (a good vodka that is — not the rubbing alcohol tasting kind). Try to use a good one if you are gravitating towards the alcohol version. The mint also helps in being an extremely overpowering flavor.

Another thing I love about this drink, is the freshness it brings to the table or in this case…the tumbler. Fresh ingredients are an ABSOLUTE must for this recipe, and if they’re in season when you happen to be making this drink, then you’ve truly hit a homerun.

Also, it is so completely necessary to use a bright straw. Just saying.

One more thing before I call it a day. It’s been a long one. It’s time for some relaxation. If you would like to make a simple syrup, it’s very easy. Please do not go buy a pre-made simple syrup. It’s literally water and sugar. Combine equal parts water and sugar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, while constantly stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Really, it’s that easy. Totally not kidding. If you want to skip the sugar and still use something sweet, just use agave nectar. It’s usually my go to on such occasions.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends!

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Justine

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9 Responses

  1. This sounds great, AND a wonderful recipe to try out my new bottle of cucumber vodka! I, too, love cucumber drinks, and when I saw cucumber vodka at the liquor store, had to buy some. The only modification will be leaving out the chopped/blended cucumber, and just having a few slices for garnish. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Thanks Brande! Cucumber vodka?! Why have I not seen this?! Sounds like a great modification to the drink recipe…so great in fact that I may have to try it myself. Thanks again!

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Hello! I'm Justine.

I’m a blogger and web developer from the beautiful state of Oklahoma, where my loving husband, two adorable kids, and two mischievous dogs keep me on my toes 24/7. My idea of heaven includes endless summer days, getting lost in a good book, and whipping up some delicious homemade bread.

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