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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ounces cucumber juice (use unpeeled English cucumbers when juicing)
1 1/2 ounces vodka
3/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce sparkling white wine, such as Moscato d'Asti
Cucumber ribbon, for garnish
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a shaker with ice, combine the cucumber juice, vodka, Simple Syrup and lime juice and stir well. Strain into a highball glass and top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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