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Cactus Cooler Cocktail

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, Lemon, Orange, pink, summer, Vodka
Servings: 1
Author: Jenna Haley

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz cucumber vodka
  • ¾ oz Monin Desert Pear Syrup
  • ½ oz triple sec
  • 1½ oz lemonade
  • Splash of club soda to top
  • 1 strawberry
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 1 orange wedge
  • Dried orange wheel for garnish
  • Optional: Add 2–3 jalapeño slices while muddling for a spicy variation.

Instructions

  • Add the strawberry, lemon wedge, orange wedge, and optional jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the Monin Desert Pear Syrup and muddle until the fruit is well crushed.
  • Add the cucumber vodka, triple sec, and lemonade.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a dried orange wheel.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest natural flavor.
  • Shake until the shaker feels very cold for proper dilution.
  • Double strain to remove fruit pulp and seeds.
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