How to Make Lime Vodka Cocktail
Step #1: Combine the lime leaves with the vodka in a mason jar or other tightly sealed container. Let infuse for at least one day, up to four days. I have been inspired to try more of my own infusions, so I decided to go with my gut and make a Wild Lime Leaf-infused Vodka for this drink. Fresh Kaffir Lime Leaves are just about the most delicious thing ever. The smell of these fragrant leaves instantly transports me back to Thailand, which is as close to a vacation as I’m going to get right now. I use them all the time in my cooking (like in my Crispy Tilapia in Curry Sauce and Peanut Panang Beef Curry), so I thought a vodka infusion would be really fun. Step #2: Heat the ginger, sugar, and water in a small saucepan until boiling. Reduce to low and let simmer for five minutes. Let cool. Step #3: Meanwhile, peel the cucumber so that no green peel remains (it should look almost white). Halve the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Slice each cucumber half lengthwise into long strips, then cut crosswise into fine dice. Make sure the cucumber pieces are big enough that they won’t get sucked up through a straw. Step #4: For each drink, muddle 1 tbsp. cucumber in the bottom of a glass. Add 1.5 oz (one “shot”) of the infused vodka, followed by 1 oz. of the cooled ginger syrup. Add ice to the brim, then top with 3 oz. club soda. Garnish with a lime slice and additional wild lime leaves if desired. Enjoy responsibly. This post and recipe are intended for those of legal drinking age.
