Grapefruit Cucumber Cocktail

Are you looking for a refreshing drink to cool your hot summer days? Then, there is nothing better than a grapefruit-cucumber cocktail. It will refresh your hot summers and tickle your taste buds. Combining fresh grapefruit juice with cucumber will result in a marriage of revolutionary flavors. Whether you want a drink for a sunny afternoon or cocktail party, it will elevate your occasion. So, let’s make this a leisurely drink and cheer on the enjoyment.

Ingredients To Make Grapefruit Cucumber Cocktail

For The Cucumber Infused Vodka

• Vodka
• Cucumber

For The Cocktail

• Cucumber infused vodka
• Sugar
• Grapefruit juice
• Sparkling water
• Cucumber, sliced for garnish

Ingredient Notes and Variations

1. Vodka: It is an essential ingredient of the cocktail. It provides a neutral base to the drink. You can use flavored vodka instead to add more flavors. 
2. Cucumber: It is the star of the recipe. Cucumbers will refresh the drink and perfectly complement grapefruit juice’s tartness. 
3. Sugar: It will adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the cocktail. You can use natural sweetening agents instead, like honey. 
4. Grapefruit juice: It provides the primary flavors of the cocktail and delivers a tangy and refreshing taste. To get the best results, use fresh juice. However, you can use canned juice for convenience. 
5. Sparkling water: It adds lightness to the drink and makes it even more refreshing. You can use plain water or flavored varieties to add complexity. 

How To Make Grapefruit Cucumber Cocktail?

1: Prepare the cucumber-infused vodka

• Take a glass jar. 
• Add cucumber slices to the jar. 
• Pour vodka so that the cucumber slices dip in it. 
• Let it rest overnight. 
• Strain the cucumber slice while using. 

2: Prepare the cocktail

• In a glass or a cup, add cucumber-infused vodka. 
• Then, add sugar, sparkling water, and grapefruit juice to the vodka. 
• Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. 
• Add ice cubes and serve after garnishing with cucumber slices. 

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Grapefruit Cucumber Cocktail

Are you looking for a refreshing drink to cool your hot summer days? Then, there is nothing better than a grapefruit-cucumber cocktail. It will refresh your hot summers and tickle your taste buds.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Chinese

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings 2 servings

Calories 85kcal

Ingredients

For The Cucumber Infused Vodka

• 1 cup vodka
• ½ cucumber sliced

For The Cocktail

• 1 ½ oz cucumber-infused vodka
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1 to 2 oz sparkling water
• ½ cucumber sliced for garnish

Instructions

• Leave your cucumber pieces in vodka overnight to make vodka infused with cucumber. The cucumber slice should be strained before making use of it.
• For the cocktail to be made, make sure to add ice into the glass, and then add the vodka infused with cucumber, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, and sugar.
• Mix everything thoroughly or until the sugar completely dissolves.
• Garnish with cucumber slices and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 11.5g | Calcium: 34mg