This easy and refreshing Cucumber Cocktail by Bobby Flay is the perfect drink for a hot day. With its cool cucumber and mint flavors, it’s light, refreshing, and simple to make. You can easily adjust the sweetness with simple syrup, making it a flexible and delightful choice for any occasion.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup cucumber vodka
- 1 cup tonic water
- 1/2 cup cucumber juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves; cool)
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes, for serving
How To Make Cucumber Cocktail?
- Prepare the Ingredients: Divide the ingredients in half and add each half to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the Cocktail: Shake the shaker well to combine the ingredients.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into rocks glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh cucumber and mint give the drink the best flavor. Avoid using bottled cucumber juice for a fresher taste.
- Adjust Sweetness: If you like your drinks sweeter, add more simple syrup. If you prefer it less sweet, reduce the syrup.
- Chill the Ingredients: To keep the cocktail extra cold, chill the cucumber vodka and tonic water beforehand.
- Garnish with Style: Add cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves as a garnish for a more appealing presentation.
- Shake Well: Make sure to shake the cocktail thoroughly to blend all the flavors perfectly.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let any leftover Cucumber Cocktail cool to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best to drink it within 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Potassium: 100mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 0g
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Cucumber Cocktail
Description
This easy and refreshing Cucumber Cocktail by Bobby Flay is the perfect drink for a hot day. With its cool cucumber and mint flavors, it’s light, refreshing, and simple to make. You can easily adjust the sweetness with simple syrup, making it a flexible and delightful choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Divide the ingredients in half and add each half to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the Cocktail: Shake the shaker well to combine the ingredients.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into rocks glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh cucumber and mint give the drink the best flavor. Avoid using bottled cucumber juice for a fresher taste.
- Adjust Sweetness: If you like your drinks sweeter, add more simple syrup. If you prefer it less sweet, reduce the syrup.
- Chill the Ingredients: To keep the cocktail extra cold, chill the cucumber vodka and tonic water beforehand.
- Garnish with Style: Add cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves as a garnish for a more appealing presentation.
- Shake Well: Make sure to shake the cocktail thoroughly to blend all the flavors perfectly.