When it comes to delightful and refreshing summer cocktails, the mint cucumber and vodka cocktail stands out as a true masterpiece. This cocktail is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of herbal freshness, crisp cucumber notes, and a subtle kick from the vodka. Whether you're hosting a garden party, enjoying a lazy afternoon on the patio, or simply seeking a delightful way to cool down on a warm day, this cocktail is the perfect choice.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MINT, CUCUMBER, AND VODKA COCKTAILS
This refreshing drink is the perfect complement to our Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 4 thin spears from 1 cucumber, and reserve for garnish. Peel remaining cucumbers, and quarter them lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with a spoon, and discard. Coarsely chop cucumbers, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add mint, sugar, and lime juice, and shake. Add 3/4 cup cucumber juice, the vodka, and Cointreau, and shake. Strain into 4 glasses filled with ice. Garnish each cocktail with a cucumber spear.
CUCUMBER MINT COCKTAIL
This low calorie vodka cocktail is made with fresh cucumbers and fresh mint for a naturally sweet and refreshing cocktail.
Provided by Tracy
Categories Cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Muddle or "warm up" your fresh mint leaves. You can warm them up by placing them in your hands and gently rubbing them together. This will extract the natural oils from the leaves
- Add ice to your favorite glass
- Add vodka
- Add cucumber slices and mint, then stir
- Top with sparkling water
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 19 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MINT-CUCUMBER MOJITOS
This refreshing version of mint mojitos features a springtime kick of cucumber. We love these at special gatherings and summer barbeques. A pitcher of this can be made a few hours in advance--just add alcohol at serving time.
Provided by Wendy Morrow-Kelly
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Squeeze the lime quarters into a highball glass, and drop the limes into the glass. Add the mint leaves and sugar. Muddle well with the back of a spoon or with a muddler. Place the cucumber slices into the glass, and fill with ice cubes. Pour in the rum, then top off with club soda. Stir gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
BLACKBERRY-CUCUMBER MULE
Just when this crowd-pleasing berry drink heats things up-hi there, ginger beer-it starts to cool things down, thanks to muddled cucumber and mint.
Provided by Maggie Hoffman
Categories Cocktail Blackberry Cucumber Drink Quick & Easy Spring Summer Berry Vodka
Yield Makes 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Muddle blackberries, cucumber, and mint in the smaller half of a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds. Double-strain into an ice-filled collins glass, pour the ginger beer down the side of the glass, and give it a brief, gentle stir. Garnish with mint sprig and cucumber wheel, plus a straw if you have one.
INVIGORATING CUCUMBER MINT COCKTAIL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cold water, sugar, mint leaf, cucumber, lime juice, vodka
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Drinks
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and roughly chopped mint leaves. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mint is fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Store remaining mint syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the cucumber rounds, lime juice, whole mint leaves, and 1 tablespoon of the mint simple syrup. Muddle for 1-2 minutes, until the cucumber and mint have released their flavors, but are not mushy.
- Pour in the vodka and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Fill a Collins glass with ice and pour in the strained cocktail.
- Garnish with the cucumber ribbons.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 78 grams
ICED VODKA WITH CUCUMBER, LEMON, AND MINT
Categories Fruit Juice Vodka Alcoholic Cocktail Lemon Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix sugar, mint, and lemon slices in pitcher, mashing slightly with back of spoon. Mix in cucumber. Let stand 30 minutes. Add lemon juice, vodka, and 1/2 cup water; stir to dissolve sugar. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Mix in ice and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh mint and cucumbers. Avoid using wilted or bruised herbs or vegetables.
- If you don't have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon to crush the mint and cucumbers.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of vodka and lime juice to taste.
- These cocktails can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- To make a virgin version of these cocktails, simply omit the vodka.
Conclusion:
These mint, cucumber, and vodka cocktails are the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. They are refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. Whether you are entertaining guests or just relaxing at home, these cocktails are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail, give one of these recipes a try.
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