Monday, February 18, 2008

Friday Night Cocktails

Cucumber Citrus Cocktail:
Boru Vodka
juice of lemon wedge
splash of simple syrup
2 to 4 slices of English Cucumber
muddle a few slices of cucumber in shaker with the ice
shake vodka, lemon juice, muddled cucumbers, syrup, and ice
strain into martini glass
top with soda
garnish with cucumber slices for nibbling

2 comments:

green clementine said...

What are 'English' cucumber on your side of the Atlantic?

Simone said...

Since you asked, I did a little research, and they are also called "hothouse" or "greenhouse" cucumbers. They are more slender than regular cucumbers, and usually seedless, and don't have a wax coating on their skin. Some say that they have less flavor, but I find them to be a bit sweeter and better for cocktails. Thanks!