Jul 14 2026
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Cucumber Dartmoor Recipe

Inspired by Vito’s Chop House
Time20m
Serves1

Housemade Sour Mix, Freshly Muddled Cucumber

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Ingredients

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Sour Mix

Cocktail

Method

Sour Mix Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

  2. 2

    Mix Well

    Stir well until the mixture is fully combined. This will be your housemade sour mix.

  3. 3

    Store

    Transfer the sour mix to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 4

    Muddle Cucumber

    In a cocktail shaker, add the medium cucumber, cut into chunks. Muddle the cucumber until it is well crushed and releases its juice.

  2. 5

    Add Vodka and Sour Mix

    Pour in 2 oz of vodka and 3 oz of the housemade sour mix into the shaker with the muddled cucumber.

  3. 6

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes to chill the mixture.

  4. 7

    Shake

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  5. 8

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice, ensuring to leave the cucumber pulp behind.

  6. 9

    Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a slice of cucumber on the rim of the glass.

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