Cucumber, Basil and Lime GIMLET

Nothing says summer more than finishing up a long day in the garden going to the kitchen and assembling a much-needed drink using the very vegetables picked that day. 

Makes 1  drink

2 slices of cucumber

1 ½ fresh basil leaves

1 ½ ounce vodka

1 ounce lemonade

¼ ounce fresh lime juice

Garish with basil leaf

Muddle the cucumber and basil in a shaker.  Add the vodka, lemonade, lime juice and ice, and shake until well chilled.  Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.  Garish with a basil leaf.