The Perfect Drink for A Summer Day: Cucumber Sour

A drink with blended fruit or vegetables is a smoothie right? Or a juice? And aren’t cucumbers suppose to be 95% water? So they’re healthy… and hydrating.

Think of this as a green juice. But better.

A Cucumber Sour. I mentioned in my post for the Perfect Margarita that I like my drinks a little more on the sour side, and STRONG. I don’t like to taste sugar or a whole lot of mix.

I’m not really one to feel too guilty about indulging. But if I can avoid adding unnecessary calories to a drink, I will.

TO START: Puree some cucumber (*nudge *nudge)   …..smoothie   (*wink )

Simply chop up a cucumber and toss it in a blender. You can do so with OR without the peel. I’ve done both and personally prefer without, just because I don’t exactly have the best blender and peeling the cucumber first makes it easier to strain later. Just a little tip.

It doesn’t really matter how much you blend because you’ll only need a small amount per drink. Use a whole one if you’re making for company as well. Or it holds up for a week or so in the fridge too!

Because cucumber is mostly water already, it blends super easily and simply creates a CUCUMBER JUICE!! (*nudge *nudge….. *wink)

 

Here’s how to make the drink:

In a martini shaker, add:

1.5 oz gin

1 egg white

1 oz FRESH SQUEEZED lime juice

1 oz pureed cucumber

.5 oz simple syrup

Shake WITHOUT ice (to help the egg whites froth). Then add ice, and shake again.

Strain into a coupe glass.

Enjoy! If, for whatever reason, you need help justifying a second… or third… just remember… It’s basically a green juice.  It’s crisp, light, and refreshing!

 

Just in case: If you indulge in just a few too many of these guilt-free cocktails, check out my tips on How to Not Look as Hungover as You Feel .  But with all that added hydration, you should be fine 😉