Cucumber Lime Vodka Tonic With Rosemary Recipes

ROSEMARY VODKA GIMLET

Steps:

• Make the rosemary simple syrup. Combine the sugar and water in a small pot over high heat, whisking constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup turns clear. Continue to heat until the syrup comes to a boil, then remove from heat. Gently crush the rosemary sprigs between your fingers, then to the simple syrup and stir. Steep at room temperature at least 2 hours, and up to four. Makes approximately 1/2 cup simple syrup; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a month.
• To serve straight up: combine the vodka, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice. Stir until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Cover the shaker and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
• To serve on the rocks: combine the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice. Stir until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Fill a rocks glass with ice, then pour the cocktail over the ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
• To make a large batch (serves about 10): make a double batch of simple syrup. Combine 2.5 cups vodka, 1 cup simple syrup, and 5 ounces lime juice in a pitcher. Chill at least 4 hours, or until throughly chilled. Place the pitcher into a larger container, then fill container with ice (like a bucket). Set out coupe glasses and fresh rosemary sprigs and allow guests to self-serve cocktails into the glasses, or pour over ice topped with soda water.

CUCUMBER LIME VODKA TONIC WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Cut 2-3 thin slices off the end of the cucumber. Use a vegetable peeler to create thin slices from the long end of the cucumber.
• Cut the lime wedges, then gently roll the cucumber slices around the lime wedge or into a rolled shape. Thread onto a toothpick to garnish your drink.
• Add the cucumber slices and fresh rosemary to your glass. If desired, clap the sprig of rosemary between your hands to release a stronger aroma and flavor. Add the ice, diet tonic or soda water, and vodka, if using. Gently stir, garnish with the lime-cucumber toothpick, then serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND TONIC

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumber lengthwise until you have long, wide ribbons.
• Place a few slices of lime and mint leaves in the bottom of a Collins glass, or other tall glass, and, using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle them to release the juices in the lime and oils in the mint. Add a few strips of cucumber and fill the glass with ice (crushed, if you've got it).
• Top with tonic water and a few dashes of bitters, if using.

CUCUMBER COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Divide the ingredients in half, add each half to a cocktail shaker and shake to combine. Pour over rocks glasses filled with ice and serve.

VODKA TONIC

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a highball glass filled with ice, pour the vodka and lime juice.
• Fill with tonic and stir .
• Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve and enjoy.