Try this refreshing cucumber cocktail! The tall drink pairs the cooling vibe of spa water with vodka and bubbles.
Here’s a bubbly drink that’s the epitome of refreshing: try this Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail! This tall drink pairs the cooling vibe of spa water with vodka and bubbles, an irresistible combination that’s great for summer or any season. It’s a spin on the popular Tom Collins that uses cucumber vodka to infuse vegetable flavor to each sip: but you can use a standard cucumber if you prefer. Get ready for your new favorite drink!
Ingredients in this cucumber cocktail
This sparkling cucumber cocktail is a spin on one of our favorite classic cocktails, the Tom Collins. There’s just something about the citrus pop of lemon and effervescence of the bubbles that’s irresistible every time. Here we’ve swapped gin for vodka, so it’s even more like a John Collins. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cucumber vodka (or cucumber slices and vodka)
- Simple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Soda water
For the cucumber vodka (and a substitution)
Cucumber vodka is vodka that’s infused with the flavor of cucumbers. You can make cucumber vodka at home by infusing vodka with peeled and seeded cucumber slices for 7 days. It’s perfect for summer drinks, especially this cucumber cocktail!
If you don’t have 7 days (and we get that!), there are a few other options:
- Buy cucumber vodka. There are also several brands of cucumber vodka on the market: Effen Cucumber Vodka is a popular brand. Other bottles are made by the brands Ketel One, Eight Degrees, Western Son and Putnam Pearl.
- Use cucumber slices and standard vodka (or gin). This drink is easy to make with fresh cucumber, too! Simply muddle 6 cucumber slices (sliced 1/8″ thick) in a cocktail shaker, then strain into the glass.
Cucumber cocktails for a crowd
Pour the ingredients together into a glass and top with soda water! It’s fast, easy and simple to multiply when you’re serving for a party. Don’t forget to garnish with cucumber slices and lemon wedges! Here’s how to make a mix for a party:
- Mix: Combine 2 cups cucumber vodka, 1 cup simple syrup and ½ cup lemon juice.
- Fill glasses: Fill each glass with just under ¼ cup of the mix and lots of ice.
- Top with bubbles: Add ¼ cup soda water to each glass.
More cucumber cocktail ideas
Want more ideas for cucumber cocktails? There are lots more fun ideas using different liquors. Here are a few of our favorites:
Cucumber Cocktails
The cucumber margarita is a cool, crisp cocktail loaded with flavor! It’s a delicious pale green spin on the classic.
Ingredients: Tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec or Cointreau, cucumber slices
The cucumber martini is a crisp, cool take on the classic cocktail, featuring the refreshing scent of this hydrating vegetable.
Ingredients: Vodka (or cucumber vodka), dry white vermouth, St Germain, cucumber slices
Try the crisp, cool Cucumber Gimlet! This refreshing cocktail pairs the vegetable with gin or cucumber-flavored vodka.
ingredients: Gin or cucumber vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber slices
Add some heat to your favorite drink with this cucumber jalapeno margarita! It’s cool and crisp, with a spicy finish.
Ingredients: Cucumber slices, jalapeño pepper slices, tequila, Triple Sec (or Cointreau), lime juice
Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Description
Try this refreshing cucumber cocktail! The tall drink pairs the cooling vibe of spa water with vodka and bubbles.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cucumber vodka (or 6 slices cucumber, cut 1/8″ thick and 2 ounces vodka or gin)
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 2 ounces soda water (aka club soda)
- Ice, for serving (try clear ice!)
Instructions
- Add the cucumber vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a highball glass. Fill with it ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with cucumber slices and lemon wedges.
Notes
*There are several cucumber vodka brands on the market, or you can make your own! Alternatively, muddle the cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into the glass before adding standard gin or vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Cucumber cocktail
