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    Amazing Cucumber Cocktail Recipe: Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzer

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    Amazing Cucumber Cocktail Recipe: Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzer

    Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzers: the adults-only version of spa water you didn't know you needed.

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    This simple cucumber cocktail is next level easy and incredibly delicious. Once you've mixed your first Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzer, you'll definitely become a fan.

    It's cool, refreshing white wine cocktail for fans of spa water and summer flavors. Best served at the end of the day, the start of a weekend, or with a bowl of fresh guacamole (made with California avocados, of course!)

    Choosing wine for this herb + cucumber cocktail:

    You'll want a crisp, dry white wine for this cocktail, which pairs well with the flavors of the herbs and the cucumber.

    I wrote this recipe for a wine cocktails cookbook for California Wines, so I'm using Golden State wine, of course. I recommend Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc or Viognier here.

    cucumber cocktail with wine bottle in background

    cucumber cocktail recipe  - white wine spritzer

    About the wine suggestions:

    Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

    With crisp stone fruit and bright citrus flavors, California Pinot Gris (a.k.a. Pinot Grigio) adds a refreshing note to most light meals. The grape itself has a pinkish-grey skin, hence the name gris (French for grey).

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Crisp and refreshing, vintners often put their own spin on this classic varietal, with flavors that range from vibrant lemongrass and herb to tart green apple, melon and fig. My friend  Amanda McCrossin of SommVivant calls Sauvignon Blanc the "Little Black Dress" of California winegrapes, because it goes with almost everything.

    Viognier

    A full-bodied varietal is known for its floral aromatics, lushness on the palate and long finish. An array of complex flavors, from apricot and orange blossom to violet and rose, give Viognier an irresistible allure. Viognier is possibly my favorite white wine varietal, and my favorite option for this (and any) white wine spritzer.

    cucumber herb wine spritzer with basil

    Ingredients for this cucumber cocktail recipe:

    • fresh mint
    • fresh basil
    • lime
    • California white wine
    • cucumber (we used Persian cucumbers, but any will work)
    • plain or lime sparkling water
    • Ice

    To cut cucumber ribbons for your cucumber cocktail:

    The easiest way to make cucumber ribbons is to trim the ends off a cucumber with a knife, and then use a vegetable peeler to cut ribbons lengthwise from the cucumber. If you have a mandoline, you can adjust it to cut the ribbons a little thicker than a vegetable peeler is capable of cutting.

    If you use Persian or other smaller cucumbers, you can use the whole thing for cucumber cocktails. Should you choose larger fruit (yes, they are a fruit!) you'll want to cut ribbons from two sides, and then chop the remaining seedy center for cucumber salad or salsa or to mix into your favorite salad.

    Here's a video from my friend Jerry James Stone showing you how to cut ribbons:

    YouTube video

    Here's a few more wine cocktails to try:

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    Single Serving Sangria

    Ready for the easiest wine cocktail recipe ever? This Single Serving Sangria is extra delicious, super simple, and ready in the time it takes to open a bottle and slice some fruit. Cheers!

    Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail

    This roasted grape wine cocktail pairs the flavors of jammy roasted grapes, woodsy rosemary, and bright fresh lemon with crisp sparkling wine.

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    Pineapple Rosemary Crush Cocktail

    Crisp, refreshing and surprising too, these Pineapple Rosemary Crush Cocktails are the sparkling libation you didn't know you were missing.

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    Farmers Market Wine Cocktail | Savory Red Wine Cocktail

    Once you've master mixing sangria for one, it's time to explore your options. This Farmers Market wine cocktail is essentially a savory sangria, made with fresh tomato water and red wine.

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    Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzer

    K.C. Cornwell
    This simple cucumber cocktail is next level easy and incredibly delicious. Once you've mixed your first Cucumber Herb Wine Spritzer, you'll definitely become a fan.
    4.94 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 142 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 mint leaves
    • 2 large basil leaves
    • Juice of ½ a lime
    • 6 ounces California white wine such as Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc or Viognier
    • 3 cucumber strips
    • 3-4 ounces plain or lime-flavored sparkling water
    • Ice
    • Garnish: lime wheel mint leaf & basil leaf

    Instructions
     

    • Tear the mint leaves and basil leaves into large pieces and add them to the bottom of a wineglass or tumbler.
    • Add the juice of half a lime and use a spoon to stir, muddling the mixture a bit to release the flavor of the herbs.
    • Add ice to the glass, then the white wine. Tuck the cucumber strips throughout the mixture and stir gently to combine.
    • Top with sparkling water, then add the lime wheel and more mint and basil as garnish.

    Notes

    Also delicious with a squeeze of mandarin or lemon added. Cheers!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    Photos: Meg van der Kruik

    One more of my favorite wine spritzer recipes: Meg's Mandarin Basil Sparkler

    Basil's punchy flavor really shines when matched with the acidity and sweetness of mandarins, giving this wine cocktail a little extra oomph of flavor.

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