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muddler with three glasses, basil and shot glass of limoncello to make a cocktail on a table

Easy Cucumber Basil Vodka Smash Cocktail Recipe

Made with fresh cucumber, basil, Limoncello, and vodka.  This refreshing and delicious beverage is the perfect cocktail for summertime. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cucumber slices
  • 5 - 8 Basil leaves
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 2 oz Limoncello
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Pour over ice and top with club soda, tonic water or San Pellegrino
  • Garnish with basil leaf or cucumber slice

Instructions
 

  • Using a muddler in a cocktail shaker, smash the cucumber, sugar, and basil leaves gently. Muddling should break down the juices of the basil and cucumber slices.
  • Next, fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Next, pour 2 ounces vodka and then 2 ounces of limoncello over ice cubes according to measurements.
  • Finally, shake or stir and then strain and pour into an old fashioned glass. Top with club soda, tonic water, or San Pellegrino. (As an option: lime slice or mint sprig maybe be used as a garnish. Serves one.

Notes

Makes one beverage. May easily be multiplied. 
Keyword cocktail, cucumber basil smash, vodka smash recipe