Built Vodka Cucumber Basil Spritz

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A light, herbaceous spritz combining vodka, fresh cucumber, and basil topped with sparkling water for a crisp, garden-inspired refresher. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh cucumber juice, fresh lemon 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 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a rocks glass, gently muddle 3 fresh basil leaves with 1/2 oz basil simple syrup to release aroma.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water, and give one gentle stir just to integrate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by slapping a basil leaf between your hands to release fragrance and resting it on top alongside a thin cucumber ribbon curled inside the glass.

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