Ingredients:
Ice
2 slices English cucumber, plus extra for garnish
1 lemon wedge
1 ½ oz citrus flavored vodka
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup (recipe follows)
Fill a glass with ice. Muddle the cucumber slices and the lemon wedge in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the ice, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and garnish with the extra cucumber.
Simple Syrup is…well, simple t make. Just add equal parts sugar and water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir the sugar until it’s dissolved. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. Pour it into a jar and keep it in the fridge. It will last a very long time if kept properly. It is always nice to have some on hand.
