Cucumber-Infused Vodka

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Molly Watson
Molly Watson
An award-winning food writer and cookbook author, Molly Watson has created more than 1,000 recipes focused on local, seasonal ingredients.
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Updated on 09/4/19
Cucumber-Infused Vodka in glasses and garnished with cucumbers, and cucumber slices on a plate

The Spruce / Crystal Hughes

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 16 servings

Cucumber vodka is vodka infused with cucumbers and is beyond easy to make. Chopped cucumber, vodka, and a bit of time for the flavor to blend is all it takes.

Once you've made it, cucumber vodka is perfect for creating cool and easy summer cocktails. Serve it all on its own over ice, pour it on ice with a splash of soda and a cucumber slice, or use it to make a cooling cucumber martini. 

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Cucumber-Infused Vodka ingredients

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  2. Trim off and discard the ends of the cucumber and peel off the skin. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out and discard the watery seeds in the center.

    Cucumber sliced in half on a cutting board

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  3. Roughly chop or slice the peeled and seeded cucumber. 

    Chopped cucumber on a cutting board

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  4. Put the chopped cucumber in a large glass container with a tight-fitting lid.

    Chopped cucumber pieces in a glass bottle

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  5. Pour the vodka over the cucumber. Seal the jar and let sit in a cool, dark space for at least three days and up to two weeks (any longer and the vodka will take on a slightly bitter taste).

    Chopped cucumber pieces and vodka in a glass bottle

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  6. Strain the vodka back into its original bottle or another clean bottle. Discard or eat what can now be considered the "pickled" cucumber whose flavor was infused into the vodka.

    Cucumber-Infused Vodka in a glass bottle and cucumber pieces in a different glass bottle

    The Spruce / Crystal Hughes

Tip

  • Don't skip the peeling or seeding steps; both the peel and seeds have a bitterness to them that will transfer quickly to the vodka and distract from the delicate cucumber flavor that can be extracted and enjoyed.
  • The bottle does not need to be refrigerated, but it can be. It can also be stored in the freezer. The infused vodka can be kept for a long time. The alcohol prevents any mold or other bacteria from growing.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
105 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 3mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)