Cool As a Cucumber source: drinkoftheweek.com
1.5-2 oz. white rum (depending on how strong you want it)
1 oz. cucumber-cilantro syrup (recipe below)
frozen cucumber and lime slices
crushed ice
club soda
Fill an old-fashioned glass one-quarter full of crushed ice. Then add the cucumber-cilantro syrup and rum. Top off with club soda. Put in frozen cucumber and lime slices. Garnish with lime slice and sprig of cilantro.
Cucumber-cilantro syrup (makes enough for 4 cocktails)
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
juice of 1 lime
1/4 of a medium cucumber, chopped
Boil the water, adding sugar and 1/2 the cilantro. Let cool, then put in blender or food processor with the lime juice, cucumber and rest of cilantro. Refrigerate until ready for use.
* I know cilantro is a love-it or hate-it kind of herb, and I happen to fall into the "love-it" camp. If you hate it, you can try this same recipe with another herb. I would suggest mint, basil or rosemary. Let me know how it turns out, if you try that!
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