Cucumber-Mint Infused Vodka

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Cucumber-Mint Infused Vodka Recipe

 

Cucumber? Mint? Vodka? You might be thinking, “…ick, what a strange flavor combo”.  However, this potion has long been a household favorite and many a friend has partaken of this beverage with absolute delight, calling it “liquid summer”. And it’s so unbelievably easy to make it’s almost stupid easy.

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 Cucumber-Mint Infused Vodka
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  1. Pour vodka into large jar.
  2. Peel & seed cucumbers, chop into large chunks and add to vodka.
  3. Cover tightly with saran wrap, add lid and let sit for approximately 4 days.
  4. Add fresh mint, cover and let sit another 3 days.
  5. Because the mint is a stronger flavor than cucumber, it takes much less time to steep flavor into the vodka.
  6. After you have been "cooking" the mint and cukes for a good week, get ready to bottle your potion.
  7. Using a fine mesh sieve and a coffee filter, begin straining your vodka into a large pitcher.
  8. Funnel into 375ml clear wine bottles and cork.
  9. I find I can usually get 8-9 finished bottles per batch.
  10. Very often I will save the booze-soaked cukes for cocktail garnishment.
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By The Restaurant Widow

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  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka & vermouth.
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  1. Much like a mojito.
  2. Fill a glass with simple syrup, mint and lime.
  3. Muddle.
  4. Add ice, vodka and enjoy.
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 K.I.S.S (keep it simple, stupid)
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  1. Serve vodka on the rocks
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4 Comments

  1. Wuuusaa Mama on October 9, 2010 at 8:45 am

    First Hand, Hands Down….WuuuSaaaa…for a couple days actually 😉

  2. Blade on December 28, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Mmmm… Cucumber mint vodka. Very refreshing!

  3. captain awesome on July 29, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Yummm! I’m so excited!

    I have the cukes soaking now – almost ready to add the mint!!

    …do I need to refrigerate the finished product?

  4. The Restaurant Widow on July 29, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Enjoy your infusion! No refrigeration needed, unless you prefer your vodka chilled.

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