The Cucumber Lime Zinger
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Servings
1 drink
The Cucumber Lime Zinger
Description
This cocktail features muddled rosemary needles and cucumber slices to release fresh herbal oils and cucumber juice, providing a bright and aromatic base. The infused vodka adds complexity with notes of dill and black pepper, complemented by lime zest and juice for acidity. Simple syrup tempers the tartness, and sparkling water introduces a gentle effervescence.
The preparation involves shaking the mixture well with ice and double straining to produce a smooth, clear drink accented by garnishes of cucumber rounds and rosemary sprigs. Adjusting sweetness by adding more syrup allows for personal taste preferences.
The recipe notes suggest alternatives like using plain vodka, rum, or gin instead of the infused vodka. Simple syrup is recommended homemade by dissolving equal parts sugar and water. It keeps well refrigerated for several weeks, making this cocktail adaptable for various occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh; needles
- 2 lices English cucumber
- 2 oz. vodka Cucumber, dill and black pepper infused; recipe below
- 1/2 teaspoon lime finely grated zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup plus more to taste
- salt small pinch
- 1/4 cup sparkling water chilled
- cucumber round and sprig, for garnish
- rosemary round and sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Place rosemary needles and cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker, and muddle to release cucumber juice and rosemary oils. Add infused vodka, lime zest, lime juice, simple syrup, salt and ice. Shake until well-chilled (about 30 seconds). Gently stir in sparkling water, then taste for sweetness. If it's too tart, stir in a bit more simple syrup. Double strain (through the cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer) into an ice-filled glass, and garnish with a cucumber round and rosemary sprig.
Notes
- If you don’t want to make infused vodka, regular vodka, white rum, or gin can be used instead.
- Homemade simple syrup is easy: boil equal parts sugar and water for 1 minute, then cool.
- Simple syrup can be refrigerated and kept for several weeks.
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Overall Rating
5
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