Cool As A Cucumber Recipe
Muddled mint, lime, cucumber, bitters, simple syrup, fever tree club soda
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Ingredients
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Muddled Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves, peeled and sliced cucumber, and the juice of one lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the ingredients together until the mint is fragrant and the cucumber has released its juices.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup into the muddled mixture in the cocktail shaker. This will add sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime.
- 3
Add Bitters
Add 3 dashes of bitters to the shaker. Bitters will enhance the complexity of the drink.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture and combine the flavors.
Serving
- 5
Strain into Glass
Strain the muddled mixture into a tall glass filled with ice, using a fine mesh strainer to catch any solid bits.
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