Cucumber-Mint Vodka Spritz
A light and invigorating vodka spritz with fresh cucumber and mint, topped with sparkling water for effervescence. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, cucumber slices, fresh mint leaves 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 130 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 4 thin slices cucumber slices
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 2 oz sparkling water
- enough to fill glass ice cubes
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 cucumber ribbon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, muddle 4 thin cucumber slices with 6 fresh mint leaves gently to release flavors without pulverizing.
- Step 2: Add 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a long cucumber ribbon curled inside the glass for a refreshing presentation.
