Basil-Infused Cucumber Cooler
A cool and herbal cocktail featuring fresh cucumber and basil, balanced with bright lime and a hint of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh cucumber juice, and fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz basil simple syrup
- 1.5 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 (for garnish) basil leaf
- 1 (for garnish) thin cucumber slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz basil simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 1.5 oz club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by sliding a thin cucumber slice along the inside of the glass and placing a fresh basil leaf on top.
