Cucumber Vodka Refresher
This bright and invigorating drink is a delightful highball variation, where fresh cucumber adds a spa-like coolness to the classic vodka soda.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4-5 slices fresh Cucumber
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Soda water
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the cucumber slices.
- Add vodka, lime juice, and fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly until well chilled, about 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a lime wheel.
Glassware: Collins glass
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and a lime wheel
History
A contemporary riff on the ubiquitous vodka soda, this variation introduces muddled fresh cucumber and a touch of lime, elevating it beyond basic to a genuinely refreshing experience, perfect for a warm afternoon.