Drink of the Week – Cucumber Cocktail

One more green cocktail to inspire you for St. Paddy’s Day. It has cucumber and limes, so it must be good for you! This recipe from Yumsugar serves 6, but can be modified to make a pitcher’s worth.

6 limes, rinsed
1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
3 unwaxed cucumbers
½ cup sugar
2 cups vodka or gin
Sparkling wine

1. Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves.
2. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar.
3. Muddle ingredients.
4. Add vodka or gin.
5. Place in refrigerator to steep 30 minutes or longer.
6. Cut remaining cucumber into super thick rounds.
7. Fill cocktail shaker with ice and top with mixture.
8. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Top with a splash of sparkling wine, garnish each glass with a cucumber round, and serve.