Cucumber-Mint Sparklers
This bright and refreshing vodka cocktail gets its sparkle from a hefty pour of Prosecco. Party time.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1- inch piece of seedless cucumber finely chopped
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice that’s the juice from about half a lime
- 1½ ounces vodka
- 2 teaspoons mint simple syrup recipe below
- 3 ounces Prosecco or champagne
For the Mint Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
For Garnish:
- 3-4 slices cucumber
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Instructions
- First, you’ll need to make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and mint leaves to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, swirling the saucepan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely before using.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber with the lime juice. Add the vodka, simple syrup and a few ice cubes, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty. Strain into a glass filled with ice (I like crushed ice for this), and top with Prosecco. Garnish with the cucumber slice and mint sprig.
- Get after it.
Notes
The simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It will come in handy for future coffee, and also as a sweetener for tea, coffee, and even baked goods. Feel free to get creative.