Doesn’t a Cucumber Basil Lemonade Cocktail sound delicious right now? I know everyone is rushing off to make their pumpkin spice this and that – but for those who don’t want summer to end, this is the perfect drink. Crisp, refreshing, and down right delicious. Let this be a fair warning that these cocktails tend to go down easy… and quickly.
What you need to make a Cucumber Basil Lemonade Cocktail
- 4 1/2” sliced cucumbers, (1 for garnish)
- 3 large basil leaves
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1/2 cup Lemonade (try Simply)
With simple ingredients, this cocktail doesn’t take long to make. Which is nice, especially for us impatient folks.
How to make a Cucumber Basil Lemonade Cocktail
With simple ingredients, comes simple steps. Grab a cocktail shaker, and toss in your cucumber, basil and vodka; now muddle away! Once that’s complete, add in lemonade and ice and shake until thoroughly chilled. Some people have asked, “How will I know when it’s thoroughly chilled?” Once the entire shaker’s temperature has dropped significantly, and the entire shaker is cool to the touch. For the final steps, grab a strainer and strain liquid out of shaker into a chilled glass with ice. Garnish with basil and cucumber.
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Cucumber Basil Lemonade Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 4 1/2” sliced cucumbers, (1 for garnish)
- 3 large basil leaves
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1/2 cup Lemonade (try Simply)
Instructions
- Add cucumber, basil and vodka to shaker; muddle
- Add lemonade and ice; shake until thoroughly chilled
- Strain, and pour into chilled glass with ice
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Keywords: Cucumber Basil Lemonade Cocktail
