SiscoVanilla Has an Effen 🥒Cucumber Watermelon 🍉Refresher September 8, 2018

Yesterday's SiscoVanilla Special Daily Cocktail from Finn's Corner (660 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) was The Cucumber Watermelon Refresher. Originally it was to be made with Stoli Cucumber, but since the bar was sold out of the Stoli version, we went with the Effen Cucumber Vodka instead.

Here is how Effen describes their Cucumber Vodka:

Inspired by the essence of freshly harvested vine-ripened cucumbers, this vodka creates a refreshing take on classic cocktails. It can provide a crisp twist to a traditional martini or mule, and also mixes well with soda water, tonic or lemon-lime soda to create a cool, refreshing taste.

I have never had any of Effen's offerings and tasting the Cucumber Vodka straight up, it was very delicious. It was crisp and clean without any noticeable aftertaste. After that, I looked forward to making the Effen Cucumber Watermelon Refresher.

Here goes.

Effen 🥒Cucumber Watermelon 🍉Refresher
2oz Effen Cucumber Vodka
3oz Watermelon Juice
1oz Lemon Juice
.25 oz. Agave Nectar
5 Mint Leaves

Muddle mint leaves and agave. Add ice and add Vodka, Lemon and Watermelon juices. Shake and strain into fresh glass with ice. Garnish with mint.

I made a number of these cocktails for customers Tuesday night and they went over very well. Refreshing and delicious And it indeed was delicious. I used the Tropicana Watermelon drink instead of trying to use actual Watermelon juice. I figured that finding Watermelon Juice would be difficult on short notice. There was a nice sweetness from the agave without being overly sweet and the Cucumber Vodka stood out front and center. The mint gave the cocktail a nice aroma on the nose. Considering how hot it was on Tuesday, this cocktail was definitely needed.

Stay tuned next week true believers to see what your faithful narrator comes up with next.

Until Then Happy Drinking,
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