Cucumber Collins

• 8 mint leaves
• Three 1/4-inch-thick cucumber wheels, plus 1 long cucumber slice for garnish
• 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup
• 2 ounces vodka, preferably grape or wheat
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• Ice
• 1 ounce chilled seltzer

1. In a shaker, muddle the mint with the 3 cucumber wheels and Simple Syrup.
2. Add the vodka, lemon juice and ice; shake well.
3. Fine strain into a chilled ice-filled collins glass, stir in the seltzer and garnish.

mint, three, simple syrup, vodka, lemon juice, seltzer

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cucumber-collins-cocktails-2013 (may not work)