For midsummer dinner parties, a light, sparkling cocktail is always a strong choice. This refreshing Strawberry Cucumber Cooler cocktail from Stroubes in Baton Rouge combines a strawberry’s sweetness with the calming flavor of cucumber to a delightful effect. If you can’t find cucumber vodka, regular vodka will produce a highly drinkable result.
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- 2 slices cucumber
- 1/2 strawberry, hulled
- 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 1/2 ounce plus 1 teaspoon strawberry liqueur, divided
- 1 1/2 ounces cucumber vodka
- Soda water
- Garnishes: Cucumber ribbon, and sliced strawberry
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cucumber, strawberry, Simple Syrup, and 1 teaspoon strawberry liqueur. Muddle. Fill with ice, cucumber vodka, and remaining ó ounce strawberry liqueur. Pour mixture into a clean cocktail shaker or pint glass, pour back into shaker, and repeat until cold. Transfer to a Collins glass and top with soda water. Garnish with cucumber ribbon and strawberry slice, if desired.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature before using. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.
