Herb-Infused Vodka Cucumber Cooler
A crisp and cooling vodka cocktail featuring fresh cucumber and garden herbs, perfectly balanced with lime and a hint of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh cucumber juice, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz soda water
- 1 for garnish cucumber ribbon
- 1 for garnish mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 fresh mint leaves gently to release aroma but not tear them.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz soda water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish by wrapping a cucumber ribbon inside the glass against the wall and placing a fresh mint sprig on top.
