Damn! It's hot...Need. Cold. Drink. Now.
As evidenced by today, we've had some scary random high temps this year. Since it feels too early for watermelon -- it not even being May yet and all -- cucumber is the best cool ingredient at the moment.
My attempt last night to recreate the fantastic cucumber cocktails (cuke-tails?) I've had this week at Hatfield's and Hungry Cat wasn't a raging success. But I've repurposed the ingredients to make a daytime Cucumber Mint Spritzer. Sort of like a virgin cucumber mojito. It's awesome on a day like today.
I like the ratios below, but feel free to tinker to find your magic combo.
5 ounces seltzer
2 oz. fresh cucumber juice
1/2 teaspoon simple syrup
10-15 muddled mint leaves
Combine ingredients and garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slice.
What are you talking about, the cuke-tail was delicious! Although some muddled mint would've been good in there too. And now that you mention watermelon, I bet a blend would be great... the cucumber would keep it from being too sweet.
Posted by: Cicely | April 26, 2008 at 04:05 PM
The grass is always greener i suppose, but I could go for some hot, hot LA weather right about now (and some beach time of course). The drink looks delish--and I'm sure I will regret my desire for hot weather come July.
Posted by: erin | April 26, 2008 at 06:08 PM
The HC's cucumber martini contains a goodly portion of lime juice, too.
Posted by: morgan | April 27, 2008 at 12:33 AM