Cucumberthulu – A Chilling Halloween Cocktail 2024
Meet the Cucumberthulu – a smoky, refreshing cocktail that brings a creepy twist to your Halloween party. With its eerie look and deliciously unique flavor, this drink will haunt your guests in the best way possible!
Ingredients (Serves 1):
- 1 oz Smokecraft vodka
- 2 oz fresh cucumber juice
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- Ginger beer to top off
- Cucumber and lime for a spooky garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice and add Smokecraft vodka, cucumber juice, lime juice, and dry vermouth.
- Shake well until the mix is cold and blended.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass.
- For a spooky touch, carve a mini Cucumberthulu from cucumber and lime.
- Garnish your drink with the cucumber and lime creation.
- Top it off with ginger beer.
For a fun twist, chant "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cucumberthulu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn" and see if the dark forces answer your call. Serve, sip, and enjoy – in honor of the mighty Cucumberthulu!
Tips:
- This cocktail is a smoky twist on the classic Moscow Mule, with refreshing cucumber juice.
- You can adapt this recipe using other green cocktails like a Gin Basil Smash.
- To make the Cucumberthulu garnish, carve eyes and a mouth on a cucumber, then use lime zest and cucumber peels for tentacles. Thread the tentacles through the mouth for a creepy effect.
- Crafting several Cucumberthulu garnishes is perfect for a small gathering. For bigger parties, you may wish Cthulhu himself could transport everyone home!
Enjoy your Halloween party and this chilling Cucumberthulu cocktail!