I just LOVE cucumber in my cocktails! It offers such a freshness and is so darn pretty. This lovely libation incorporates all things green and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 shot of silver tequila
Homemade cucumber sweet n’ sour (directions below)
Pureed honeydew
Lime
Fresh mint
Soda
*Muddle mint and lime wedge in a martini shaker. Add a spoonful of pureed honeydew, tequila, a heavy splash of the cucumber sweet n’ sour, and a small splash of soda. Shake well and serve on the rocks.
Homemade Cucumber Sweet n’ Sour
Ingredients:
1 Cup simple syrup
2 Cups bottled lemon juice
2-4 pureed cucumbers (I left the skin on)
Add all ingredients in a pitcher, strain and refrigerate. Make it skinny by subbing raw Stevia for the sugar in your simple syrup. And to see even more On the Rocks cocktail ideas they’re right here.
-XOXO Melissa
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Hmm I’ve never tried this combination. Looks very good :))
I never ever tried cucumber in one of my cocktails but it DOES look yummy! Definitely have to try out that recipe!! Thanks for sharing… x
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