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Blood Orange Cucumber Crush

3.50 from 2 votes
A unique blend of sweet, tangy blood orange juice, crisp cucumber slices, and a hint of fresh herbs. It's enhanced with a dash of vodka, balanced by a subtle sweetness from simple syrup, and finished off with a splash of soda water for that fizzy touch.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blood oranges
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • fresh herbs mint or basil work well
  • ice
  • soda water

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice the blood oranges and cucumber. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together most of the blood orange slices, cucumber slices, and a couple of fresh herb leaves.
  3. Add the vodka and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice.
  4. Shake until well mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.
  5. Strain into a glass filled with ice, top off with soda water.
  6. Garnish with remaining blood orange and cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh herbs.