Have you ever had a cocktail with cucumber as one of the ingredients? If not, you must shake up this cocktail for yourself pronto! I first experienced a cucumber flavored martini back when I was a bartender and was testing out specialty cocktail ideas. Don't be afraid of experimenting with savory vegetable flavors in your drinks, think about how classic the Bloody Mary [0] has become over the years. Surprisingly refreshing, cucumber not only spices up a cocktail, it can also turn an ordinary glass of water into a cooling taste treat. To see how cucumber is muddled with mint to release the essence and aromas to create a revitalizing drink,
Limelight [1]
From The Bar [2]
1 oz. Lime Flavored Vodka (if you cant find lime flavored vodka, use regular vodka and add a splash of Rose's lime juice)
1.5 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Cucumber
Fresh mint
- Muddle cucumber in a mixing glass, add mint and bruise.
- Add remaining ingredients, fill glass with ice, shake, strain and pour into a martini glass, garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber wheel.
Makes 1 cocktail.
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*Please note: I am fully aware that both a cucumber and tomato are technically fruits, however they are commonly referred to as vegetables and that is how I shall refer to them.*