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Invigorating Cucumber Mint Cocktail

Name: Invigorating Cucumber Mint Cocktail
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup cold water; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup mint leaf, loosely packed, roughly chopped, plus 8-10 whole leaves; 1 piece cucumber, 2 in (5 cm) sliced, plus 2 cucumber ribbons for garnish; 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh-squeezed; 3 oz vodka

By Tasty11 min1 servings

This refreshing cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a cool cucumber kick and a hint of mint to awaken your taste buds. It's the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day.

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
Pour in the vodka and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
4
Fill a Collins glass with ice and pour in the strained cocktail.
5
Garnish with the cucumber ribbons.
6
Enjoy!