A special occasion demands a special cocktail, so I conjured up something with a healthful feel for the evening. It's a cucumber-based drink inspired by the Afterglow cocktail at Centaur (but a little lighter), and by the Spa Martini at Eve (but less complicated ... no cucumber muddling!). I've dubbed it The Betty Ford.
It was perfect for a warm spring evening and I suggest you enjoy this all summer long. The recipe requires precise measurements, I highly recommend using the Aluminum Jigger Cube!
The Betty Ford
2 ounces Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka (the best flavored vodka I've ever tried)
0.75 ounces simple syrup
0.5 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice
a few grains of salt (this is important)
Shake until refreshingly cold and top off with 1 ounce of club soda. Serve in a flute or a modest cocktail glass and garnish with a cucumber slice. You will love it, I swear.
Make a pitcher using an 8-3-2 ratio and a pinch of salt. Then fill glasses 3/4 full and top off with club soda. You can enjoy it over ice in a highball glass this way!
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Glad to hear you liked Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka. Hope your event and "The Betty Ford" were a success. Check out more of our Crop Cucumber Vodka recipes at:
http://www.cropvodka.com/corner_cucumber.php
Hey Crop Vodka People -
Your recipe page could definitely use an upgrade, I was just commenting on that yesterday to a a friend! A Crop Vodka and Tonic? A Crop Vodka and Lemonade? Come on, get something delicious on there, like the Betty Ford!
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