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Vodka Cocktail

Curve & Citrus

Great ingredients need no complicated recipe.

Time2 min
Serves1
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
LevelEasy

Base spirit: FLORENA Curve Vodka

Ingredients
  • 2 ozFLORENA Curve Vodka
  • 4 ozSparkling water (plain or lightly flavored)
  • 0.75 ozFresh lemon or lime juice
  • 3–4 slicesEnglish cucumber
  • 1 wedgeLemon or lime, for garnish
  • IceLarge cubes preferred

How to Make It

01

Muddle the cucumber

Add cucumber slices to the bottom of a highball glass. Gently press with a muddler — just enough to release the juice, not to pulverize.

02

Add ice and vodka

Fill the glass with ice. Pour FLORENA Curve Vodka over the ice.

03

Squeeze citrus

Add fresh lemon or lime juice directly into the glass.

04

Top and garnish

Top with sparkling water. Give one gentle stir. Garnish with a citrus wedge on the rim and an extra cucumber slice if you like.

Bartender Notes

Why FLORENA Curve?

FLORENA Curve is built for mixing. Smooth, neutral, and clean — it lets the cucumber and citrus lead without getting in the way. Ben Roethlisberger's choice for a reason.

Don't overthink it

This drink proves great ingredients don't need tricks. Cucumber is hydrating and cooling. Fresh citrus is bright. Sparkling water keeps it light. FLORENA Curve ties it together.

Variations

Add a few mint leaves for a more herbaceous take. Swap sparkling water for tonic for a slightly bitter edge. Either way — two minutes, one glass, no fuss.