Name: MINTED CUCUMBER SPRITZER
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2-3 medium cucumbers (english preferred, fewer seeds); 1 cup spearmint leaves, stems removed, torn into bits; 3 medium basil leaves, torn into bits; 2 tbs agave syrup, or more for a sweeter taste; 1 lime juiced; dash Sel Magique Classic Blend; 4 oz Titos® vodka or Hendricks® Gin; San Pelligrino® sparkling mineral water, to top off

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MINTED CUCUMBER SPRITZER

Fresh & crisp flavors of cucumber, mint, lime, and basil blend together in this sparkling summertime beverage - make it with or without booze. This is a great drink to multiply into a pitcher. Prepare in advance, refrigerate, then just pour, serve, and garnish for an effortless summer crowd pleaser. Cheers!

Prep Time5 mins

Course: beverage, cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basil, lime

Servings:

Ingredients

2-3 medium cucumbers (english preferred, fewer seeds)
1 cup spearmint leaves, stems removed, torn into bits
3 medium basil leaves, torn into bits
2 tbs agave syrup, or more for a sweeter taste
1 lime juiced
dash Sel Magique Classic Blend
4 oz Titos® vodka or Hendricks® Gin
San Pelligrino® sparkling mineral water, to top off

Instructions

Slice 6 thin disks from one cucumber and save for garnish. Peel & chop the rest. Add basil, a dash of Sel Magique, and hand-muddle - or blend in a food processor till smooth. Press mixture through a strainer, catching the juice in a cocktail shaker. Add a fe ice cubes, mint, agave, booze if you're using it, and lime juice and shake vigorously.
Fill two tall glasses with ice. Pour in cocktail till 3/4 full. Top with mineral water, garnish and enjoy!