Name: Iced Vodka with Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cups sugar; 1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves; 2 lemons, sliced into rounds; 1/2 small cucumber, sliced; 2 cups fresh lemon juice; 2 cups vodka; 1/2 cup water; 3 cups ice cubes

This one can also be a spritzer. Pour into a collins or highball glass and top with a little club soda.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8

Ingredients

1/3 cups sugar

1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

2 lemons, sliced into rounds

1/2 small cucumber, sliced

2 cups fresh lemon juice

2 cups vodka

1/2 cup water

3 cups ice cubes

Preparation

Mix sugar, mint, and lemon slices in pitcher, mashing slightly with back of spoon. Mix in cucumber. Let stand 30 minutes. Add lemon juice, vodka, and 1/2 cup water; stir to dissolve sugar. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Mix in ice and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Spritz Pitcher Drink Vodka Mint Herbs & Spices Lemon Citrus Fruit Cucumber Vegetable Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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