Patio Pounder Recipe
Tequila, lime, cucumber, mint, tonic water; served dirty with mint
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mint and Cucumber
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 10 fresh mint leaves and 3 cucumber slices together. This will release the flavors into your drink.
- 2
Add Liquids
Pour 2 oz of tequila and 1 oz of fresh lime juice into the shaker with the muddled mint and cucumber.
- 3
Shake with Ice
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the flavors and chill the mixture.
Serving
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- 5
Top with Tonic Water
Slowly pour 4 oz of tonic water over the strained mixture in the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your drink with 5 fresh mint leaves and 1 cucumber slice on top for an added touch of freshness.
- 7
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Patio Pounder!
