Garden Oasis Recipe
Muddled mint and cucumber served over ice with soda water, lemon juice and house made syrup
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Ingredients
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Mint and Cucumber Mixture
Syrup
Drink Assembly
Method
Mint and Cucumber Mixture
- 1
Muddle Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker or a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and 1/2 of the cucumber, sliced. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint and cucumber together, releasing their juices and aromas.
Syrup
- 2
Prepare the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool. This is your house-made syrup.
Drink Assembly
- 3
Combine the Ingredients
To the muddled mint and cucumber mixture, add the cooled syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional mint leaves or cucumber slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Garden Oasis drink!