‘The Spicy Dame’ – Jalapeno, Cucumber, Vodka Cocktail

Sweet, Spicy, and Fresh. The Spicy Dame is a brilliant garden cocktail combining a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables that give it a distinguished flavor, perfect for a handcrafted weekend indulgence. 
 

The Spicy Dame Cocktail: How to Make

What you can grow in your garden:

• Mint
• Ginger
• Cucumber
• Jalapenos

 

Cocktail Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• Ginger root
• 1/8 cup of honey
• 5 Mint leaves
• 2 slices of Jalapeno (size based on spice desired)
• 2 slices of cucumber

 

Cocktail Directions

1. Peel and grind the ginger root into a small dish and mix with 1 part water and 2 parts honey.
2. Combine the mint, jalapeno, and cucumber in a cocktail shaker and muddle well.
3. Add vodka, 1.5 oz of ginger syrup, and a few cubes of ice.
4. SHAKE WELL.
5. Strain the combination over a new glass of ice and garnish with a mint leaf,  jalapeno and/or cucumber slice.

 

Want to grow your own fresh cocktail ingredients? Check out our all-in-one plant spacing guide to help you get started!

• Special thanks to our friends at Yummly for inspiring this garden cocktail!

 

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