| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 29 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Inactive: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 4 min |
| Yield: | about 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 sprigs cilantro
- 3 sprigs mint
- 3 sprigs basil
- 1/4 stalk crushed lemongrass
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 cups water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 ounces Infused Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces Cucumber Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces citrus vodka
- Ice
- Cucumber stick, for garnish
- Lemon slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Infused Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, cilantro, mint, basil, and crushed lemongrass. Slowly bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let herbs steep until the liquid is cool. Strain into a glass or a bowl and reserve.
- Cucumber Juice: Add the cucumber to a blender with 2 cups of water. Blend on high until fully liquefied, then pour through a fine strainer and reserve.
- Drink: Add the drink ingredients to each pint glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish each glass with a cucumber stick and a lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 62 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 21 mg |
Reviews
I was excited to make this drink instead of the standby margarita. Unfortunately it was a disappointment for us.
This was amazing! I followed the recipe completely and just loved the flavor. It was a little sweet for me so I cut back on the infused simple syrup in my glass but cannot wait to make this for guests!
This was fantastic. I didn’t have any cilantro, but it was good nonetheless. Also great with gin. =+)
This drink is so clean and refreshing. Do I have to wait for happy hour to drink it? I think not,
This has just replaced Gin and Tonic as the new summer drink! So cool and refreshing, it’ll be great for the backyard bbq or on a hot afternoon after hitting the links!
The idea of using herbs in cocktails is so exciting. I made this drink without the mint or lemon grass. Using just the cilantro and basil gave it a very exotic flavor.
I can’t wait to spring this on family and friends. It is great made virgin also. Please give us more like this.
I can’t wait to spring this on family and friends. It is great made virgin also. Please give us more like this.