Cucumber Vodka Recipe - The Perfect Drink for A Hot Summer Day

Cucumber Vodka Recipe and its Origin

There was a popular cocktail drink that I used to make at the lounge as part of the set cocktail list.

It was called the Gin Gin and it basically consisted of Hendricks Gin and muddled mint and cucumber leaves.

The drink was a huge hit among customers particularly on hot and humid days.

The drink inspired me to make my own version of this using cucumber and vodka.

Cucumber pairs very well with almost any spirits because it lacks a strong, bold taste, yet gives off a refreshing and cool flavor that is undeniably cucumber.

The Cool Cucumber cocktail incorporates the soothing flavors of the mint leaves and the fresh hints of the cucumber to produce a perfectly invigorating summer cocktail that'll help ward off the sticky summer heat.

Organic cucumber has amazing health benefits, which is why I would strongly suggest muddling fresh cucumber for this concoction.

Cucumber has long been known to help reduce swelling around the eyes and alleviate dark circles.

The miracle vegetable also helps soothe and soften the skin thanks to its cooling and hydrating effect.

It's no surprise that the cucumber is used both externally and internally as a way of refreshing the skin.

Ingredients

• 1. 5 oz of Organic Vodka
• 3-4 slices of fresh organic cucumber
• A sprig of organic mint leaves
• Orange flavored liquer
• Seltzer water
• Tablespoon of fresh organic lime juice

Directions

• Pour a scoop full of ice into a mixer
• Add the slices of cucumber and 3 or 4 mint leaves
• Muddle
• Pour 1.5 oz of organic vodka
• Pour 1/2 oz of the orange flavored liquor
• Add a dash of lime juice
• Pour into a high-ball glass. Top it off with a little seltzer
• Garnish with a slice of cucumber and serve