Cucumber vodka is infused with the cooling flavor of this green vegetable! Use it for these refreshing cucumber vodka drinks.
Looking for a unique ingredient for cocktails? Try Cucumber Vodka! It’s vodka infused with the flavor of that refreshing green vegetable, adding a crisp, cooling flavor to each sip. It’s ideal for summery vodka cocktails, or even just adding to soda water with a squeeze of lime. There are several brands on the market, but it’s also an easy DIY project you can make at home. Here’s more about it and the best drinks using this flavored spirit.
How to make cucumber vodka
Cucumber vodka is vodka infused with the flavor of cucumber, giving a vegetal finish to each sip. There are several brands on the market, or you can make it homemade. The homemade version requires just two ingredients: cucumber and vodka! Here are the basic steps:
- Combine ingredients: Peel, seed and chop the cucumber. Add the pieces to a large jar or pitcher, then add the vodka.
- Rest for 7 days: Cover and allow to rest in a cool, dark place for 7 days. When ready to use, remove and discard the cucumber pieces.
That’s it! Give it a sip and you’ll be amazed by the cooling flavor. It tastes strong out of the bottle, but it mellows to be more subtle in drinks. Scroll down for a few drinks ideas to pair with this DIY flavored spirit.
Or, opt for purchased
Don’t have 7 days? We get it. Instead, you can opt for purchased! There are several brands on the market: Effen Cucumber Vodka is a popular brand. Other bottles are made by the brands Ketel One, Prairie, Square One, Hanson of Sonoma, Eight Degrees, Western Son, Putnam Pearl, and more. Look at your local liquor store, or there’s a wide selection online.
Top cucumber vodka drinks!
Got your cucumber vodka? Let’s whip up some drinks! Here are some top drinks where we love to use this flavored spirit:
Try the Cucumber Gimlet! This drink is crisp and refreshing, accentuating the vegetal cucumber with a pop of lime. Go big on cucumber using both the fresh vegetable and cucumber vodka! Either way, it’s a unique spin on the standard Gimlet that’s even more fun, in our opinion! The subtle hint of cucumber gives a relaxing vibe, almost like spa water.
Another favorite cucumber vodka drink: this Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail! This tasty highball drink pairs cucumber vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water for a bubbly, refreshing cocktail. It's a spin on the Tom Collins using this tasty infused spirit.
One of the easiest cucumber vodka drinks? The Cucumber Vodka Tonic! Simply swap in cucumber vodka for the standard stuff in our vodka tonic recipe. Garnish with cucumber slices and lemon wedges, and it's an insanely refreshing cocktail that's ideal for summer.
This drink is as refreshing as it is sophisticated: the Cucumber Martini! It’s a cool, crisp take on the classic martini starring cucumber, vodka, and the floral notes of St Germain. Take one sip and your palate will be amazed: it’s fresh, dry, and floral, with just the right scent of cucumber. Go to the linked recipe and swap cucumber vodka for the standard vodka for an even more elevated drink.
Want more inspiration? Head to our top 12 Cucumber Drinks & Cocktails.
DIY Cucumber Vodka
Cucumber vodka is infused with the cooling flavor of this green vegetable! Use it for these refreshing cucumber vodka drinks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (7 day rest)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 750 ml 1x
- Category: Essentials
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 750ml bottle vodka
Instructions
- Peel, seed and chop the cucumber. Add the cucumber pieces to a large jar or pitcher, then add the vodka.
- Cover and allow to rest in a cool, dark place for 7 days. When ready to use, remove and discard the cucumber pieces.
- To use in drinks, try it in a Cucumber Gimlet, Cucumber Collins, or Cucumber Vodka Tonic (replace cucumber vodka for the vodka).
More vodka drinks
Love vodka? This spirit is one of the most versatile out there. Here are a few more collections of vodka drinks:
- Try our 15 Best Vodka Cocktails
- Think seasonal with 20 Summer Vodka Drinks & Cocktails, Top 10 Winter Vodka Cocktails, or 8 Fall Vodka Cocktails
- Go for the simplest drinks with 2 Ingredient Vodka Drinks
- Hit the classics with a Vodka Gimlet, Vodka Soda, and Vodka Collins
- Make the popular Classic Moscow Mule or all our Top Moscow Mule Variations
What great information! Especially interested in making cucumber vodka.