cocktail

I wanted to make a light cocktail to go with next Monday’s Vietnamese dinner menu… and what gets more refreshing than cucumber and mint?!

Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail 

Serves: 2

• 2 mini Cucumbers
• 2-3 Limes
• 1 cup of Mint Leaves
• 4 ounces of Vodka
• 2 teaspoons Simple Syrup or Sugar
• Sprite/Seltzer Water

1. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.  Roughly slice the cucumber into pieces and place into a cocktail shaker.  Muddle cucumbers to release the juice.
2. Add mint, syrup/sugar and lime juice and muddle with cucumbers.
3. Add ice and shake.
4. Add vodka and continue to shake.
5. Strain into cocktail glass filled with ice.
6. Top with Sprite (if you like sweeter) or Seltzer Water (more refreshing/tart).
7. Garnish with mint, lime slice and/or lemongrass stalk.