Tré Cucumber Recipe

Make honey syrup

Combine equal parts honey and warm water (e.g., 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup warm water). Stir until honey dissolves completely. Cool to room temperature. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail; store the rest refrigerated.

Extract cucumber juice

Peel (optional) and roughly chop 1/2 of a medium cucumber. Place pieces in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing to extract as much juice as possible. You need 1 oz of cucumber juice; reserve any extra for another drink or garnish.

Prepare garnish

Use a vegetable peeler to create a long cucumber ribbon from the cucumber. Cut a thin lemon wheel. If desired, chill the serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.

Add 2 oz New Amsterdam Vodka, 1 oz Caravella Limoncello, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (use fine mesh sieve to remove cucumber solids and small ice shards). If serving on the rocks, fill the glass with fresh ice before pouring.

Garnish with the cucumber ribbon twisted into the glass and a thin lemon wheel rested on the rim (or a cucumber slice inside the glass).

Serve immediately. Optionally, express a lemon peel over the drink before placing the wheel to add an extra bright aroma.