{"id":17809,"date":"2015-05-13T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=17809"},"modified":"2019-06-23T13:37:12","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T20:37:12","slug":"cucumber-basil-refresher-for-world-cocktail-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/cucumber-basil-refresher-for-world-cocktail-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Cucumber Basil Refresher for World Cocktail Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cucumber<\/p>\n

Today, May 13th is World Cocktail Day. And for you, I started a day early – mixing up a “cool as a cucumber” summer refresher for the camping, picnicking, barbecuing, beach days ahead!<\/p>\n

These “nationally” designated days are incredibly popular in our era of food lovers, aka “foodies”, food bloggers, and Yelpers. But this is WORLD cocktail day – and bars, pubs, clubs, and competitions worldwide are hoisting glasses to commemorate. I found articles galore online and several Facebook pages for this celebratory day of imbibing. Did you know that the pi\u00f1a colada was voted the UK’s favorite cocktail<\/a>? Strange…but then again, a pi\u00f1a colada does transport you to sunny, tropical locales with just one delicious sip. Isn’t it de rigueur<\/em> to enjoy this glorious concoction of rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream while lounging at the pool or surveying the scene from a beach cabana?<\/p>\n

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You can tell I have summer on my mind with this refreshing libation of Pinnacle Cucumber infused vodka, muddled basil and cucumber, pineapple juice and a touch of jalape\u00f1o, if you like, for that icy hot juxtaposition that some of us go crazy for. If not, leave it out – no worries. When it comes to cocktails – it is<\/span> all about you!<\/p>\n

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Cucumber Basil Refresher<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\tA refreshing cocktail that screams summer and will have your tastebuds dancing!<\/em>\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 1<\/span> cocktail<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Priscilla<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPinnacle Cucumber vodka<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpineapple juice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfresh organic basil leaves<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnglish cucumber slices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjalape\u00f1o slices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\toptional<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Instructions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Muddle 2 basil leaves with a slice of cucumber in a shaker. Add ice,vodka and pineapple juice. Shake until well chilled. Pour into a glass filled with ice (or up in a martini glass, if preferred). Garnish with basil leaf, cucumber, and\/or jalape\u00f1o.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      The Cucumber Basil Refresher is so easy to make: full of fresh, natural ingredients, just shake it up and serve it in a coupe or martini glass, or in an old-fashioned (rocks, lowball) \u00a0glass for a more casual outdoor soir\u00e9e. Pineapple juice makes your tastebuds tingle and the lovely bright green color is the bonus you get from muddling fresh basil. Add a slice of \u00a0cucumber to the muddling to enhance the flavored spirit, throw in a touch of heat, and get ready for a party in your mouth!<\/p>\n

      \"Cucumber<\/p>\n

      A little about Pinnacle\u00ae Vodka<\/a>: \u00a0Award-winning Pinnacle\u00ae Vodka starts with the finest wheat grain from France and is five times distilled for an incredibly clean, smooth taste. I’m not usually a fan of infused vodkas, but I found the cucumber vodka smooth with a subtle cucumber flavor and a touch of sweetness that eliminates the need for agave or simple syrup. It\u2019s everything you\u2019d expect from premium vodka with an affordable price point.<\/p>\n

      In the\u00a02013 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)<\/i>, Pinnacle\u00ae Original championed the Vodka category. Pinnacle\u00ae Vodka beat out more than 100 vodkas from all over the world to take home both the Vodka Trophy, the highest honor for the vodka category, and the Gold Outstanding Award. With over 40 distinct flavors, from fresh and fruity Tropical Punch and Raspberry, to indulgent Whipped\u00ae, Cake, and Cinnabon\u00ae, Pinnacle vodkas make mixing cocktails a fun, exciting experience every time!<\/p>\n

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      Disclosure: I received a bottle of Pinnacle\u00ae Cucumber Vodka for review and cocktail recipe development.<\/em><\/p>\n