cucumber basil vodka gimlet

My friend Marilyn sent me the link to this recipe and since I had all the ingredients, I decided to make it.

It is really good and super refreshing. Thanks for the recommendation Marilyn! I followed the recipe she sent with one slight change - I muddled the basil in to the drink instead of just using it as a garnish. 

Cocktail Scale (out of 5*)
James 4.75*
​Mellissa 4.75*

 Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 large seedless cucumber, coarsely chopped and divided
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2/3 cup vodka - I used Strathcona Spirits Vodka (a great local distillery)
1/4 cup water
4 fresh basil sprigs

Place sugar and 1/2 of the cucumber pieces and 2 sprigs of basil in a large, wide-mouthed glass or 2-cup measuring cup. Muddle lightly.

Add lime juice and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Pour lime juice mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another measuring cup.

Stir in vodka and water.

Fill two lowball glasses with ice. Divide cocktail and remaining cucumber pieces between two glasses. Garnish with basil.
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The recipe that was sent to me was from Garnish with Lemon and can be found here

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