Cucumber Cooler Recipe

Inspired by Zany Graze

Time10m

Serves1

Vodka, Club Soda, Muddled Cucumber, Fresh Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass and muddle cucumber
Place 4–6 cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add the simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. Using a muddler, gently press and twist the cucumber slices 6–8 times until they release fragrant juice and light green color. Do not over-mash to avoid bitterness.
2
Add spirits and ice
Add 2 oz vodka to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture thoroughly.
3
Shake and strain
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold. Double-strain the contents into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice to remove cucumber solids (use a fine mesh strainer plus the shaker strainer).
4
Top and garnish
Top the strained cocktail with approximately 3 oz club soda. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine. Garnish with a cucumber wheel or ribbon and a lemon wedge or twist on the rim.
5
Serve
Serve immediately while fizzy and chilled. Provide a straw or stirring stick if desired.