Cucumber Herb Garden Spritz
Cool, crisp, and endlessly refreshing, this cucumber herb garden spritz is a bubbly drink you can make with whatever fresh herbs you have.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
• Cucumber: I like English cucumbers. But any variety is fine. Blend it up and strain it. (Here’s my favorite little blender.)
• Herbs: A few sprigs of whatever fresh herbs you have—mint, basil, thyme, parsley, anything.
• Vodka: If you don’t like vodka, feel free to use gin or tequila. Or skip it if you’re making a mocktail (details below).
• Lime: The juice goes into the spritz mixture. And the peel goes into the herb simple syrup. This adds a bright splash of acidity. Lemon can also get the job done.
• Sparkling water: Sparkling water, club soda, seltzer, even Prosecco will work. You just want something fizzy and effervescent.
Can I Make this Cucumber Herb Garden Spritz into a Mocktail?
Definitely! You can simply leave out the alcohol or replace it another liquid from the ingredient list.
Can I Make this Cucumber Herb Garden Spritz a Batch Cocktail?
Totally. Scale up the amounts as needed. In a resealable container, combine the vodka, cucumber juice, lime juice, and herb garden simple syrup. The sparkling water must be added at the time of serving.
Ingredients
Method
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, herbs, and lime peel to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover with a lid and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a small food processor, puree the cucumber. Strain well. You should have about 1/2 cup (180g) juice.
- In a shaker, combine the vodka, cucumber juice, lime juice, and herb simple syrup. Pour into a rocks or wine glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lime round and herb sprig.
