photo by Melinda Ortley
Serves 1
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cucumber
Pinch of cilantro
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup (same as page 22 without cinnamon)
2 ounces cucumber-infused vodka (see recipe)
Garnish: cucumber slice
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together cucumber, cilantro, lime juice and syrup. Add vodka and ice. Shake and double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with cucumber slice.
Cucumber-infused Vodka
1-2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 bottle (750ml) of Texas vodka
Place chopped cucumber pieces into a large air-tight glass jar. Pour in vodka and seal. Store at room temperature for 4-7 days. When finished, strain the infused vodka into its original bottle or decorative bottle of your choice. Cap and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
A cozy Greenville Ave. hangout, Sundown at Granada is committed to keeping it fresh. Herb-filled planters and pots are scattered around the lower patio and rooftop deck. Behind the bar, a rainbow of fruits and vegetables float in lidded glass containers, infusing the spirits used for specialty cocktails. Whether food or drink, the Sundown menu offers plenty of farm-fresh, organic, GMO-free choices. Come and sip on one of the bar’s seasonal favorites before or after an evening of music at the neighboring Granada Theater.
