Refreshing Cucumber Cocktail Recipes You Can Mix At Home
Do you love cucumbers? Do you love cocktails? If yes, we have something that you will surely love. Cucumbers are both delicious and nutritious, making them an absolutely perfect choice as cocktail ingredients. With fresh and juicy cumbers at your disposal, you can easily craft many cocktails that will leave your senses absolutely rejuvenated! So, we have compiled a list of delectable cucumber cocktails that you can easily mix at home! Sounds exciting? Then what are you waiting for? Grab your shakers, mixing glasses and some fresh cucumbers. Let’s get started!
Refreshing Cucumber Cocktail Recipes
1. Cucumber Collins Cocktail Recipe
Here’s a refreshing spin on the classic Tom Collins cocktail. This delectable cucumber cocktail will definitely tickle your taste buds with its invigorating flavours. It’s simple and easy to mix at home. Check out the cocktail recipe below:
Ingredients
- Tanqueray No TEN Gin - 45ml
- Simple Syrup - 15ml
- Cucumber (medium-sized piece) - 1
- Lemon Juice - 10ml
- Cucumber ribbon - 1-2
- Mint Sprig - 1
- Seltzer
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and add chopped cucumber to it.
- Muddle the cucumber pieces to release their juices.
- Next, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Gently muddle the ingredients.
- Next, add Tanqueray London Dry Gin to the shaker followed by some ice.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up with seltzer and garnish with cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Serve and enjoy!
2. Cucumber Martini Cocktail Recipe
The sophisticated Martini gets a cucumber twist in this delightful recipe. The enticing mix of cucumber, Smirnoff No.21 vodka and vermouth will surely tease your senses. If you are looking for a refreshing and elegant cocktail for your next house party, you have to try this one! Here’s the cucumber cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka - 50ml
- Dry Vermouth - 10ml
- Cucumber - 4-6 slices
- Ice
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 3-4 slices of cucumber to release their flavour and juices.
- Measure and pour Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, and dry vermouth into the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to combine.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and serve chilled!
3. Watermelon Cucumber Mojito Cocktail Recipe
This is a fruity and delicious twist on the classic mojito cocktail! The luscious watermelons, cucumber, Captain Morgan Dark Rum and fresh lime come together to create an unforgettable drink. This is a perfect cucumber cocktail for any occasion - house parties, celebrations, backyard BBQs, etc. Here’s the watermelon cucumber mojito cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Captain Morgan Dark Rum - 60ml
- Fresh Lime Juice - 30ml
- Simple Syrup - 15ml
- Mint Leaves - handful
- Watermelon Chunks (small) - ½ cup
- Cucumber Slices - ½ cup
- Seltzer - top-up
- Ice
Method
- Begin by blending sliced cucumber and watermelon cubes. Once pureed, strain the mixture into a small bowl leaving behind the pup.
- Next, in a cocktail shaker, combine a few fresh mint leaves and simple syrup.
- Muddle the ingredients to release their aroma and essence.
- Next, pour the watermelon-cucumber mixture into the cocktail shaker.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice and Captain Morgan Dark Rum to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to combine the ingredients.
- Strain the drink into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up the drink with seltzer and garnish with a mint sprig, watermelon slice and cucumber slices.
