This cocktail is served on the rocks in a tall glass with slices of cucumber and a sprig of fresh mint for garnish. The light green color of the drink with specks of cucumber makes for an inviting and refreshing visual.

Mastiha Cucumber Cocktail

Name: Mastiha Cucumber Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Mastiha liqueur, 2 oz; Fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 oz; English cucumber, 4 slices muddled; Agave nectar, 1 oz; Mint leaves, 6-8; Ice,; Sparkling water,; Cucumber slices, for garnish; Mint sprigs, for garnish

Category Cocktail

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Greek

Technique -

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: May 11, 2023

This refreshing cocktail is inspired by Greek flavors and features seasonal ingredients such as cucumbers and herbs. The star of the show is Mastiha, a unique liqueur made from the resin of the Mastiha tree which is native to the Greek island of Chios. Mix it up and transport yourself to a Greek island getaway.

Ingredients (for 2)

Mastiha liqueur - 2 oz
Fresh lime juice - 1 1/2 oz
English cucumber - 4 slices - muddled
Agave nectar - 1 oz
Mint leaves - 6-8
Ice -
Sparkling water -
Cucumber slices - - for garnish
Mint sprigs - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥒🌱🧃

In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices with mint leaves.
Step 2 - 🍸🍈🍯🧊

Add Mastiha liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar and ice to the shaker.
Step 3 - 🤝🍸🔥

Shake the cocktail vigorously for 15 seconds.
Step 4 - 🍹🍸🥤

Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into two highball glasses filled with ice.
Step 5 - 🌊🥤🌀

Top each glass with sparkling water and stir.
Step 6 - 🍃🥒🌱

Garnish each glass with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.

Additional

For a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, simply omit the Mastiha liqueur and add more sparkling water. You can also experiment with different herbs like basil or thyme instead of mint.