Mint Cucumber Vodka Liqueur
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Don’t let the summer slip by without making Mint Cucumber Vodka Liqueur. This refreshing liqueur (or cocktail) will satisfy your need for a light mildly sweet drink that will quench your thirst. Sip it alone or mix with sparkling water (super low cal). The sky is the limit for creativity with mint cucumber flavored vodka.
Botanical infusions…it sounds complicated but is ridiculously easy to make. All you do is add fresh fruits or vegetables to vodka or another spirit, put it in a jar and let the fresh flavors work their magic. Add sweetener and, voila, you have created your own masterpiece!
Cucumber and mint with lemon zest are a great combination. Simple, basic and very classy. Who knew you could be your own bartender with such little effort, and save lots of money designing your own fancy drinks?
How do you drink a liqueur?
A liqueur is so versatile. Here are some fun ways to enjoy your mint cucumber vodka.
Sip it in a snifter
Pour over ice
Add to seltzer to create a spritzer cocktail
Mix with other non-alcoholic beverages such as lemonade or juice
Create a cocktail with other alcoholic spirits and flavorings
How do you bottle Mint Cucumber Vodka Liqueur?
When the liqueur is ready and you have sweetened the infusion with simple syrup, it is time to bottle. You simply use a funnel to fill your containers of choice.
Here are some ideas for great bottles:
Glass bottles with swing tops
Glass bottles with corks
Reused olive oil bottles
Check out thrift shops and inexpensive shops like Cost Plus World Market for some great bottles.
How to make Mint Cucumber Vodka Liqueur
Add sliced cucumbers, mint leaves and lemon zest into large jar.
Pour vodka and vermouth over ingredients and cover jar.
Place jar in a dark closet or cupboard to infuse for 5 days.
Strain the mixture with cheesecloth over a funnel or a mesh colander after 5 days and return to large jar.
To make Simple Syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Let syrup completely cool. Add syrup slowly to the liqueur infusion to your preferred sweetness.
Bottle liqueur using funnel into containers of your choice.
Tips/Recipe Notes
- Yield is 7 cups. Portion size is 3 ounces.
- If vodka is not your spirit of choice, substitute gin.
- When infusing, keep the jar out of direct sunlight. I put my infusion in a dark closet. It does not need to be refrigerated because the alcohol will prevent bacteria from growing. Make sure the cucumber and mint are completely submerged in the vodka.
- After bottling, the liqueur does not need to be refrigerated. The liqueur can be stored for up to 12 months. I keep my bottles in a cool dark location such as a cabinet or pantry.
Other DIY liqueurs to try
Cranberry Persimmon Sunrise Liqueur
Cucumber Mint Vodka Liqueur
Don’t let the summer slip by without making Mint Cucumber Vodka Liqueur. This refreshing liqueur (or cocktail) will satisfy your need for a light mildly sweet drink that will quench your thirst. Sip it on its own or mix with sparking water. The sky is the limit for creativity with mint cucumber flavored vodka.
Ingredients
Liqueur
Simple Syrup
Instructions
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Add sliced cucumbers, mint leaves and lemon zest into large jar.
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Pour vodka and vermouth over ingredients and cover jar.
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Place jar in a dark closet or cupboard to infuse for 5 days.
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Strain the mixture with cheesecloth over a funnel or a mesh colander after 5 days and return to large jar.
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To make Simple Syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Let syrup completely cool. Add syrup slowly to the liqueur infusion to your preferred sweetness.
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Bottle liqueur using funnel into containers of your choice.
Notes
Yield is 7 cups. Portions size is 3 ounces.
If vodka is not your spirit of choice, substitute gin.
When infusing, keep the jar out of direct sunlight. I put my infusion in a dark closet. It does not need to be refrigerated because the alcohol will prevent bacteria from growing. Make sure the cucumber and mint are completely submerged in the vodka.
After bottling, the liqueur does not need to be refrigerated. The liqueur can be stored for up to 12 months. I keep my bottles in a cool dark location such as a cabinet or pantry.
Nutrition
Calories: 216 kcalCarbohydrates: 26 gProtein: 1 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 4 mgPotassium: 90 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 23 gVitamin A: 236 IUVitamin C: 9 mgCalcium: 21 mgIron: 1 mg
Annie
9Comments
Rita
Nice and Easy. Yummy!
Do check out my easy and flavorful Milk Pudding on FieistaFriday #245
Thanks,
Rita
Ann Neumann
It is a yummy and easy recipe. Your milk pudding looks delicious. I will try it. Why do you break the rice into smaller pieces? I have made rice pudding before but never put the rice in a food processor first.
Liz
What an intriguing recipe, I have pinned it. I don’t imagine it would need much simple syrup. My friends who are martini fans would love this. Thank you for bringing it to FF.
Ann Neumann
As a martini, I would skip the simple syrup. Let me know how you like it after you try the recipe.
Meghan
★★★★★
Such a refreshing drink. This liqueur is great in both of the ways recommended here and also excellent in cocktails.
Marissa
I’m not a drinker but this sounds so refreshing!
Ann Neumann
Thank you! It is refreshing and delicious.
Marci
This recipe sounds fabulous! I am a Martini fan but, honestly, I don’t know to make one! What wou.d I need to add (if anytning) to make the perfect Martini? Thanks for sharing!
Ann Neumann
Wish I could answer this. I am not an expert on making martinis. Tried to do some research but I think it may be trial and error.
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