Cucumber Serenade
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 slice English cucumber peeled
- fill glass Tonic water
Directions
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Place two long slices of cucumber into the glass
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Add melon liqueur and gin
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Stir ingredients
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Top with tonic water
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Stir again
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Gently roll muddler over rosemary sprig to release aromas
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Add rosemary sprig to glass as garnish
Cocktail Description
The Cucumber Serenade offers a garden-fresh escape in liquid form, where crisp cucumber and herbal gin create a symphony of refreshment.
This elegant cocktail balances the botanical punch of Beefeater London Dry Gin with the sweet, honeydew notes of MIDORI Melon Liqueur, while tonic water adds effervescence and a subtle bitterness that ties everything together. The peeled English cucumber infuses the drink with its cool, vegetal character, making this a particularly revitalizing option for warm summer afternoons or as a pre-dinner refresher. Even novice bartenders can master this straightforward build—simply layer ingredients over ice, give a quick stir, and finish with the aromatic touch of rubbed rosemary. The Cucumber Serenade pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or ceviche, and makes an excellent companion to Mediterranean mezze platters where its botanical qualities complement olives, hummus, and fresh vegetables.
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