Cucumber Cider Smash
This summer cider cocktail is your next hot-weather drink!
Made simply with cucumber, mint, cider and a pinch of sugar.
These cocktails are light, refreshing and perfect for cooling off on a summer day.
It’s truly is cocktail season in my books! Summertime’s bounty of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables make mixing up cocktails a breeze.
While you may think cider is more of a Fall drink, a crisp cider mixed with fresh mint and cucumber is a summer drink just waiting to be tried.
You don’t need much to stir up this refreshing Cucumber Cider Smash and this is a great way to elevate a traditional cider.
How to make a summer cider cocktail:
Mint: Fresh mint is muddled with cucumber to add some depth of flavour.
Cucumber: Cucumber adds freshness to this summertime sip.
Cider: A dry cider will work best with this recipe but you can truly use your favourite. Two of my fav ciders are: No Boats on Sunday and Brickworks.
Sugar: A pinch of sugar helps release the flavour of the mint and cucumber when muddled together.
Cucumber Cider Smash
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 6 mint leaves
- 3 cucumber slices
- 6-8 oz chilled dry cider
- ice cubes
- optional: mint leaves and cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add a 1/2 tsp sugar to a cocktail glass along with mint leaves and cucumber slices.
- Using a muddler or wooden spoon, muddle / crush the mint and cucumber with the sugar to release the cucumber and mint flavours. Crush for about 20-30 seconds.
- Add a few ice cubes and cider, stir a few times. Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices.
I can’t think of a better way to cheers to the summer season. Plus this summer cider cocktail is made with just 4 ingredients so it’s wonderful for summertime gatherings too!
Enjoy it on any summer day and even into the Fall as a great seasonal transition cocktail.
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Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
