Happy Friday + My Favorite Summer Cocktail
Happy Friday! Such a long week for me…thank goodness what follows is a long weekend. For the next 3 days I have little planned and I’m looking to keep it that way. I’m hoping to sleep in everyday, eat pancakes for breakfast at least once, catch up on laundry and lounge by the pool, reading a good book while sipping on this Cucumber Mint Lemon Spritzer. I LOVE this cocktail on a hot summer day. It’s a play off a mojito- less sweet and even more refreshing. Perfect for a long, leisurely weekend. Recipe below. Have a wonderful break! xoxo!
Cucumber Mint Lemon Spritzer
Makes 2
Ingredients
1 large lemon, squeezed (about 1/4 cup juice)
6 1/4 inch thick slices of cucumber
2 ounces simple syrup (I used thyme infused, recipe here)
4 ounces vodka or gin (I love Tanquery)
12 small mint leaves
Soda water
Cocktail shaker
ice
Directions
Divide mint leaves between two glasses and muddle to release some of the flavor. Place 3 cucumber slices in each glass. Fill with ice, set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka or gin. Shake well, until shaker gets nice and frosty. Pour into glasses evenly and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon and a sprig of mint (or thyme in my case). CHEERS!
You can feel the freshness only looking at that photo!
Most refreshing cocktail ever! You can even leave the alcohol out for a refreshing virgin version…..but who would want to do that ;)
GORGEOUS PHOTOS! Sounds so refreshing – and just in time for the warm weather!
Thank you! Yes, just in time for summer!!
making it this weekend!
Hope you like it, Heather! It’s such a delicious little cocktail :)
try with polish vodka “Żołądkowa gorzka” – it seems to be made by same creator as cucumber ;)
Mmmmmm, I’m intrigued. I may have to give in to this Polish vodka you speak of :)
try and you won’t be disapointed, I discovered this one night and must confess that it’s one of my favourites drinks like mad dogs or gin with tonic :)
Can’t wait to try this! I’ve tried a cocktail with thyme syrup before and it was so delicious. I love mojitos, so I will definitely be trying this soon.
Yes, the thyme syrup was sweet and subtle. I sure got a lot of use out of it.
That looks incredible! Definitely going to try it out! Love your blog!
Thank you so much!
Looks enticing! Could use one of these right about now :)
This looks delish and refreshing!
Lovely pics… looks delish! Making it right now!
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed!
A very very refreshing Spritzer ¡¡
Indeed! I’ve been craving this drink way too often lately!
Oh, this is what I need! The photos are great. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
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