Refreshing Cucumber Vodka Water – a summer drink that tastes just like cucumber water and will definitely quench your thirst! A splash of alcohol (cucumber vodka), lime juice, seltzer, and water combine for the perfect cocktail.
Cucumber Vodka and Water
This one was created just by happenstance! Kind of just threw the ingredients together and this has become one of my favorite summer drinks. Especially on a hot summer day because it really feels like you are just drinking cucumber water!
What You Will Need
- cucumber vodka: I have always used the Effen Vodka brand for this, but feel free to use something else if you like it!
- lime juice: just to add that bit of acidity to round out the flavor
- lemon lime Original New York Seltzer: love this stuff! If you can’t find it, you could also use a club soda, ginger ale, or tonic water.
- water: it is a main ingredient in this one!
- ice cubes: to make sure it stays super cold (duh)!
- fresh cucumber slices (garnish): these really help to amplify the cucumber-flavored vodka.
Recipe Variations for Vodka Water
This cocktail is perfectly refreshing just as it is but if you feel like adding a bit of fruit to the mix you could easily toss in some oranges, watermelon, strawberry, or a lime wedge. Adding a little as garnish is beautiful and delicious.
How To Make A Refreshing Cucumber Vodka Water
Pour your vodka of choice over ice and then add the soda and water.
Add the lime juice, give it a stir, and add some cucumber slices for garnish.
Enjoy!
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Cucumber Vodka Water
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Cucumber Vodka Water – a refreshing summer drink that is so light and tastes just like cucumber water! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 1 shot Effen Cucumber Vodka (or other cucumber vodka)
- 6 large ice cubes
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup New York Seltzer lemon lime soda
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 3–6 slices fresh cucumber
Instructions
- Add ice cubes to a cocktail glass.
- Pour cucumber vodka over the ice.
- Add water, seltzer, and lime juice.
- Stir to fully combine.
- Garnish with fresh cucumber slices.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions: if you can’t find the New York Seltzer lemon lime soda you can sub it with another lemon lime soda, club soda, ginger ale, or tonic water.
Keywords: cucumber vodka and water
Originally published August, 23 2016. Updated May 29th, 2021 with new photos.
Melissa says
Wow, looks like really great recipe! I will definitely try it over the weekend, thanks a lot!
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Gabriel says
Delicious! This was a big hit at our party last night.
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Roger says
I made this cocktail and it was delicious. I highly recommend light and refreshing.
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Rimmy says
I loved this drink recipe! Very refreshing and the cucumber gave it a perfect balance of freshness.
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Erin says
Thanks, Rimmy!!! One of my favorite drinks as well!!
Susan Dubose says
Super easy and amazingly refreshing! I used slightly less mint (four leaves) and a little more lime. Perfect!
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Erin says
Hi Susan! So glad you enjoyed it!! This is honestly one of my favorite drinks of all-time – so refreshing! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback – I greatly appreciate it!