Ingredients
2 mint leaves (basil makes a nice substitution)
2 (.25-inch) slices Cucumber
1.5 oz vodka or gin
splash of limeade or lemonade
splash of club soda or seltzer
squeeze of fresh lime
Garnish: Lime wedge or cucumber wheel
Glass: Rocks
Preparation
In a shaker, muddle the mint and cucumber. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or cucumber wheel.