True North
(courtesy of Karoline and Mark Pratt, co-owners, Land Ocean in Reno. Serves 1)
2 ounces cucumber-infused vodka (can be found at many liquor stores, or make it using the recipe that follows)
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce lavender simple syrup (recipe to follow)
1 ounce pineapple juice
Sprig (about 5 leaves) of mint
Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish
Add all ingredients but the garnish to shaker with some ice and shake vigorously until pineapple juice becomes frothy. Add some ice to a lowball glass and strain cocktail into it. Garnish with cucumber slice and mint sprig.
For lavender simple syrup
1 bunch local lavender
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
In a medium pan, stir sugar into water and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium and add lavender bunch to pan, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Strain lavender from liquid and allow to cool before using.
For cucumber-infused vodka
1 whole cucumber, peeled and diced
1 bottle of vodka
Add cucumber to vodka and let it infuse for 48 hours. Strain before using.
