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Cucumber Mojito

May 9, 2014

I whipped up a batch of cucumber infused vodka and wanted to find some fun drinks to try it in.

Cucumber Mojito

2 oz cucumber-infused vodka
1 persian cucumber, diced
handful of fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon agave nectar
juice of 1 lime
club soda

Muddle mint, agave, cucumber and lime juice in a cocktail shaker for 30 seconds.
Strain the liquid into an ice-filled cocktail glass.
Mix in vodka and stir.
Top with club soda.

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I love my fair share of margaritas… and love to try a wide variety of concoctions (ginger-jalapeno, watermelon, spicy strawberry, etc.), but I started laughing when I found out I’ve never shared my basic lime margarita recipe with you all! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I present to you…

Classic Lime Margarita

1 1/2 oz high quality tequila
1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz orange liqueur (i.e. Cointreau)
A heavy splash of agave (more or less to taste)

Add ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice.
Strain into an ice filled glass (rimmed with lime juice and salt if you prefer) and garnish with lime.

For other LIL margarita inspiration check out – here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here! (wow. i guess the last thing i needed to do today was most another tequila based cocktail.)

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Cucumber Grapefruit Spritzer

April 25, 2014

I was looking for something light, refreshing and festive for Easter brunch… here was our specialty cocktail for the day…

Cucumber Grapefruit Spritzer

12 oz gin (I recommend Hendrick’s)
2 Persian cucumbers
Grapefruit soda (3 cans/bottles)

Slice cucumbers (no need to peel) and muddle in a glass.
Top with gin and let sit overnight (or up to 3 days).
When ready to serve, fill a low-ball glass with ice, 1 1/2 oz of infused gin and top with grapefruit soda.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and drink up!

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April Showers

April 18, 2014

Looking for a delicious drink to whip up for your next Spring Soirée? Enjoy this cucumber/lemon concoction that is sure to delight any guest!

April Showers

1.5 Cucumber infused vodka
1 fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz Cointreau
1/4-1/2 oz agave nectar
10 mint leaves

Tear mint leaves in half and place in cocktail shaker with lemon juice and agave.
Muddle ingredients.
Add vodka, Cointreau and ice to shaker.
Shake well and strain into a low ball glass.
Add 1 large ice cube and top with soda.

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The Bee’s Knees

April 11, 2014

I’m all about classic cocktails, and I find it the easier the better when it comes to creating drinks for entertaining. With my Meyer lemon tree in full “fruit mode”, I wanted to whip something up that I could add to my “party drink” repertoire.