Best Cucumber Kumquat And Mint Vodka Cocktail Recipes

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CUCUMBER, KUMQUAT, AND MINT VODKA COCKTAIL



Cucumber, Kumquat, and Mint Vodka Cocktail image

I had a similar drink at a cool restaurant in Tucson for mothers day, but it was made with Tequila. I wanted to try it with some vodka...very refreshing!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup mint leaf, roughly chopped
1/2 cup kumquat, quartered
4 tablespoons lime juice
8 ounces vodka, high quality
2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, Cointreau
4 ounces club soda
crushed ice

Steps:

  • Fill 4 cocktail glasses evenly with the cucumber, mint, and kumquats. Add 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar to each glass. Using a muddler, smash the ingredients in each glass slightly to release flavors and juices.
  • Add 1 TBS lime juice into each glass.
  • Add crushed ice into each glass filling 3/4 full. Add the vodka, orange liquer, and club soda in order to each glass.
  • Serve with a wedge of cucumber as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.3

MINT, CUCUMBER, AND VODKA COCKTAILS



Mint, Cucumber, and Vodka Cocktails image

This refreshing drink is the perfect complement to our Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English cucumbers
Small ice cubes
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Cointreau

Steps:

  • Cut 4 thin spears from 1 cucumber, and reserve for garnish. Peel remaining cucumbers, and quarter them lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with a spoon, and discard. Coarsely chop cucumbers, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add mint, sugar, and lime juice, and shake. Add 3/4 cup cucumber juice, the vodka, and Cointreau, and shake. Strain into 4 glasses filled with ice. Garnish each cocktail with a cucumber spear.

INVIGORATING CUCUMBER MINT COCKTAIL RECIPE BY TASTY



Invigorating Cucumber Mint Cocktail Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cold water, sugar, mint leaf, cucumber, lime juice, vodka

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Drinks

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup cold water
½ cup sugar
1 cup mint leaf, loosely packed, roughly chopped, plus 8-10 whole leaves
1 piece cucumber, 2 in (5 cm) sliced, plus 2 cucumber ribbons for garnish
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh-squeezed
3 oz vodka

Steps:

  • Make the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and roughly chopped mint leaves. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mint is fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Store remaining mint syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the cucumber rounds, lime juice, whole mint leaves, and 1 tablespoon of the mint simple syrup. Muddle for 1-2 minutes, until the cucumber and mint have released their flavors, but are not mushy.
  • Pour in the vodka and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Fill a Collins glass with ice and pour in the strained cocktail.
  • Garnish with the cucumber ribbons.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 78 grams

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