Cucumber Vodka Soda
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Cucumber Vodka Soda
Description
This Cucumber Vodka Soda features freshly juiced seedless cucumbers blended and strained for a clean, refreshing base. Fresh lime juice adds acidity and brightness, while vodka brings alcoholic warmth. Simple syrup adds controlled sweetness to balance the tartness. The ingredients are combined and chilled before adding cold seltzer water to introduce bubbles and lighten the drink. Garnishes of lime slices and cucumber rounds reinforce the fresh, vegetal notes.
The flavor is crisp and cool, emphasizing natural cucumber without overpowering the palate. The sparkling soda lightens and dilutes the mix, making it a suitable cocktail for warm weather or casual gatherings. Additionally, using cucumber-flavored vodka can intensify the cucumber profile.
This cocktail is easy to make and served over crushed ice to maintain chill without diluting too quickly. It’s ideal for those looking for a lower-calorie, refreshing drink without fruit juices or mixers that mask the vodka.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber juice you will need 2 to 3 seedless cucumbers, fresh
- 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 to 2 cups seltzer water lime is great!, cold
- ice crushed, for serving
- lime slices for garnish
- cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- To make the cucumber juice (if you don’t have a juicer), puree peeled seedless cucumbers (probably 2 of them) in a blender with a touch of water. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber juice, lime juice, vodka and simply syrup. Stir well then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, pour in the cold seltzer water, starting with 1 cup. Taste and if desired, add in more simple syrup and seltzer. Pour the mixture over crushed ice and garnish with lime wedges and cucumber slices!
- Also, if you really want to UP the cucumber flavor, you can use cucumber vodka.
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Overall Rating
5
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