i recently came across 2 cocktail recipes that sounded perfectly summery: a cucumber lemon vodka (via paperless post, of all places), and sparkling lemon drops via poppytalk. the ingredients overlapped enough that i thought i'd try and combine them when a girlfriend came over for dinner and drinks a few weeks ago. the result was worth sharing!
diane's cucumber-lemon sparkling cocktail
2 c. vodka, chilled
1 c. lemonade
(go with simply lemonade or make your own -
(go with simply lemonade or make your own -
don't want too sweet & processed)
1/2 c. cold water
thin cucumber & lemon slices
handful of mint leaves, slightly muddled
thin cucumber & lemon slices
handful of mint leaves, slightly muddled
1 bottle prosecco
combine all ingredients except prosecco, simple syrup,
and some of the lemon & cucumber slices.
fill tumbler with ice, pour mixture 1/2 - 2/3 full.
add a dribble of simple syrup to each glass.
(or more to taste)
top with prosecco, garnish with fruit.
give it a quick stir.
(but not too much, as it reduces the bubbles)
enjoy.
and some of the lemon & cucumber slices.
fill tumbler with ice, pour mixture 1/2 - 2/3 full.
add a dribble of simple syrup to each glass.
(or more to taste)
top with prosecco, garnish with fruit.
give it a quick stir.
(but not too much, as it reduces the bubbles)
enjoy.
add a red & blue straw and you've got your 4th of july cocktail ;)
xo. di.
*images by me
omg wow! this sounds seriously amazing! i need to try. its making me so thirsty!
ReplyDeleteThis would hit the spot on such a hot day - yum!
ReplyDeleteYum! I've been looking for simple summer cocktails! this looks so good, I'll have to add it to my list!
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Oh god, this looks heavenly and so up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI need two of these. Stat.
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