Minted Kyuri

Cucumber and mint are muddled before vodka, yuzu syrup and lime are shaken in. Fine straining gives the up-served drink a cleaner texture.

Minted Kyuri. Coupe without serving ice, pale green-yellow drink with muddled herb flecks, mint sprig and cucumber wheel.

Active preparation: 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Liber & Co. Japanese Yuzu Syrup
  • 60 ml Vodka
  • 30 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 5 slice Cucumber wheels
  • 5 leaf Mint leaves
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint sprig, for garnish
  • 1 slice Cucumber wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gently muddle the cucumber wheels and mint leaves in a shaker.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients for mixing. Keep Fresh mint sprig, Cucumber wheel aside for finishing.
  3. Add cubed ice, seal and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Double-strain through a cocktail strainer and a fine sieve into a chilled coupe glass without ice.
  5. Finish with the listed garnishes. Serve promptly.