A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🥒🌱🧃In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices with mint leaves.
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Step 2 — 🍸🍈🍯🧊Add Mastiha liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar and ice to the shaker.
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Step 3 — 🤝🍸🔥Shake the cocktail vigorously for 15 seconds.
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Step 4 — 🍹🍸🥤Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into two highball glasses filled with ice.
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Step 5 — 🌊🥤🌀Top each glass with sparkling water and stir.
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Step 6 — 🍃🥒🌱Garnish each glass with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.
A final fox tip
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.