Ingredients:
6 rinsed lime
1 no stems + sprigs for garnish mint
3 washed, unwaxed cucumber
163/625 Pound(s) sugar
2 gin or vodka
1 Cup(s) sparkling water |
Directions: The Cuke
NY Times Ultimate Summer Cocktail
Slice 3 of the limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juic
e to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar. Muddle ingredients together with a muddle or spoon. Add vodka or gin, then place in refrigerator to steep at least 30 minutes.
Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears.
Fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top each with a splash of sparkling water, garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear and serve.
Serves 6.
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