CUCUMBER, KUMQUAT, AND MINT VODKA COCKTAIL

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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

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