This cucumber vodka cocktail is a perfect spring and summer drink. It's light, refreshing with a zippy ginger beer kick. Grate the cucumbers and strain the juice earlier in the day before making these cucumber vodka drinks.
miniature English cucumberor regular cucumber for garnish, optional
mint leavesfor garnish, optional
Instructions
FOR THE CUCUMBER JUICE
Peel the cucumbers with a vegetable peeler. Cut the cucumber in half and scoop out the seeds.
Place a sieve over a bowl or glass measuring cup.
Use the large holes on a box grater to grate the cucumbers and transfer to the mesh sieve. Transfer the grated cucumber to the sieve and set aside for 20-30 minutes to drain. This is the cucumber juice. (use the grated cucumbers for this grated cucumber salad).
FOR THE CUCUMBER COCKTAIL:
If you're using the cucumber garnish, use a vegetable peeler to cut thin strips, lengthwise from the cucumber. Place 1 or 2 slices into a tall, thin rocks glass and press the slices to the sides of the glass, so they stick.
Add crushed ice to the glass, then pour in the vodka, cucumber juice, simple syrup and Canton (if using). Stir to combine, then top with the ginger beer.
Notes
For extra ginger flavor, add 1/4 ounce Canton ginger liqueur.