Cucumber Vodka Refresher

Ingredients

• 60ml vodka
• 180 ml cucumber juice
• 3-4 lemon wedges
• A few mint leaves
• 30ml simple syrup
• Soda to top up
• 1 cucumber, sliced length wise
• Ice cubes as required
• Crushed ice to serve
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Mint sprig for garnish

Method

1. To prepare the glass, in each glass, place a cucumber slice on the sides and press it using a tweezers.
2. In a Boston shaker, add a few lemon wedges, mint leaves and muddle the mixture well. Add vodka, sugar syrup, cucumber juice and a few ice cubes.
3. Place the lid on and shake till well combined.
4. Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice till the top, place a lemon slice on the side and strain the prepared mixture into it till ¾ filled.
5. Top it up with soda and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve immediately.