This cucumber mint vodka cocktail is light, crisp, and refreshing with fresh cucumber, mint, lemonade, and sparkling lemon water. It's easy to make in just a few minutes and is perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Add mint leaves and a splash of lemonade to a cocktail glass and muddle gently.
Add a layer of lemon and cucumber slices around the bottom of the glass.
Fill the glass with ice and add another layer of lemon and cucumber slices.
Add the vodka and lemonade.
Pour in the sparkling water.
Stir gently and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish the rim with cucumber and lemon slices, or try a cocktail pick with lemon and cucumber, or a few more fresh mint leaves.
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You can also clap the mint leaves between your hands before adding them instead of muddling them. Just be gentle with them either way so they don't get bitter and grassy.Add the sparkling water last to keep the drink fizzy.