Lakeview Cucumber Mule
A refreshing twist on the Moscow Mule, featuring cucumber and mint for a lakeside-inspired coolness. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 210 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
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cucumber slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 4 fresh mint leaves and 1 oz cucumber juice in a cocktail shaker until fragrant. Add 2 oz vodka and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake with ice for 10 seconds. Strain into a copper mug filled with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer, gently pouring to preserve the foam.
- Step 4: Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint.
