Oh man, the end of summer: the end of warmth, the beach, and back to school, for those of us lucky enough to still be there. I'm beginning to experiment with cocktails, and came across a very nice drink by Nick Mautone. It's the perfect way to relax, stay hydrated, and reminisce. Here's the recipe:
- About 2 inches of cucumber, peeled and chopped small
- 3 parts vodka
- 1 part St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 part lemon juice
- 1 part simple syrup
- Club soda to fill out the glass
Directions: Drop the chopped cucumber into the cocktail shaker and muddle away. Then add the vodka, St-Germain, lemon juice, syrup and ice, and shake heavily. Pour into a highball glass and garnish with cucumber, mint or cilantra.
Enjoy!