Basil Cucumber Smash
Description
This refreshing cucumber basil smash recalls pre-freezer days, when crushed ice was the easiest option for making cocktails.
Ingredients
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3 slices cucumber, plus more for garnish
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3 basil leaves, plus more for garnish
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1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
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1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka
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1 cup crushed ice
Directions
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In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.