'The Spicy Dame' - A 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.

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
- Peel and grind the ginger root into a small dish and mix with 1 part water and 2 parts honey.
- Combine the mint, jalapeno, and cucumber in a cocktail shaker and muddle well.
- Add vodka, 1.5 oz of ginger syrup, and a few cubes of ice.
- SHAKE WELL.
- 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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