Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail
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Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail
Description
The preparation starts with muddling cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves directly in a glass to release their flavors and aromatics into the vodka. Adding ice chills the drink while keeping it diluted just enough. Lemonade lends a light citrus sweetness that balances the vodka's strength, while sparkling water adds bubbly texture and lightness.
This vodka cocktail is ideal for warm weather or as a crisp, herbal option at casual gatherings. Garnishes of extra cucumber slices and mint sprigs enhance aroma and visual appeal. The straightforward assembly requires no shaking or blending equipment, making it quick to prepare.
For larger groups, the cocktail components can be scaled to make a pitcher for convenient serving.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cucumber + more for garnish, slices
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf + more for garnish, fresh
- 2 ounces vodka Wheatley brand
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ½ cup lemonade
- ½ cup sparkling water
Instructions
- Add the cucumber and mint leaves to the bottom of a cocktail glass.
- Add the Wheatley vodka to the glass.
- Muddle the cucumber and mint into the vodka using a muddler or the back of a spoon.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with the lemonade and sparkling water.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve with additional cucumber slices and mint leaves to garnish.
Notes
- Use fresh mint and cucumber for optimal flavor; muddle gently to release essential oils without overbruising.
- Prepare a pitcher batch by scaling the ingredients proportionally for multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail (12 ounces)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 212mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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