Cucumberthulu - Halloween Cocktail 2023
A smoky and refreshing cocktail that adds an eerie twist to any Halloween party, introducing the Cucumberthulu.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Smokecraft vodka
- 2 oz fresh cucumber juice
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- Ginger Beer to top up
- Cucumber and lime for garnish
Instructions:
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine Smokecraft vodka, cucumber juice, lime juice, and dry vermouth.
- Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass.
- Carve a mini Cucumberthulu from cucumber and lime for garnish.
- Garnish your drink with the cucumber and lime piece.
- Top up the drink with ginger beer.
- Shout out, "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cucumberthulu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn." Pause momentarily to see if the Destroyer of All Life rises from his dark tomb in the sunken city of R'lyeh.
- Serve, sip, and enjoy! Repeat in honor of the awesome Cucumberthulu.
Tips:
- This drink is essentially a smoky version of the Moscow Mule with cucumber juice.
- You can use just about any green cocktail for this Halloween drink. For instance, a Gin Basil Smash.
- When making the cucumber garnish, cut two small holes at one end of a cucumber for the eyes, and a mouth. Use lime zest and cucumber peels as tentacles. If you hollow out the cucumber from the inside, you can thread the tentacles through the mouth, and they hold better.
- Keep in mind, creating several Cucumberthulu garnishes might be more suited for a smaller, intimate party. For larger gatherings, you might wish the Prince of Darkness would transport all the party attendees home.
Enjoy your party and this uniquely chilling Cucumberthulu cocktail!