Spa Inspired Cocktails

At once soothing and refreshing, these drinks take their cue from the light, cucumber-infused water often served at spas for cleansing body and spirit.

The POMania

Tall, juicy and refreshingly tart

1 1/2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

Cucumber slices

2 oz. pomegranate juice

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 oz. organic Agave nectar

Splash of Campari

1/2 oz. maraschino liquor or Cointreau

Club soda

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In a tall glass, alternate layers of cucumber slices and ice until filled almost to the top. Place all remaining ingredients except club soda into a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds and strain into a glass. Fill glass with club soda or sparkling mineral water and garnish with a lemon twist.

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Spajito

A delicate spa-like twist on a classic mojito

2 oz. Cucumber-infused Square One Organic Vodka

6 sprigs of fresh mint

1 Tbsp. organic Agave nectar

3 Tbsp. peeled and diced cucumber (preferably English)

1 lime, halved and juiced, with one half reserved

Club Soda or Sparkling water

Ice

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Remove leaves from all but one sprig of mint, reserving that sprig for garnish. Place mint leaves, agave nectar, cucumber and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. "Muddle" (mash) the contents of the shaker with a wooden spoon or muddler for at least 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Add the vodka and the lime half and stir. Fill glass to desired level with soda water. Garnish with the remaining sprig of mint.

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Spa Collins

Soothing and refreshing. Perfect for summer

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

6 cucumber slices

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 oz.Spa Nectar

Club soda

Ice

Mint sprigs or lemon twists for garnish

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In a tall glass, layer cucumber slices and ice, alternating until the glass is almost filled. Pour vodka, lemon juice and Spa Nectar into cocktail shaker. Add several cucumber slices from the Spa Nectar mixture and some crushed ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a glass, fill glass to top with club soda, stir once and garnish with a mint sprig or lemon twist.

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Watermelon Refresher

Light, flavorful and summery

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

1 1/2 oz. watermelon/cucumber juice*

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz. organic Agave nectar (or to taste)

5 sprigs of mint

Ice

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Remove leaves from all but one sprig of mint, reserving that sprig for garnish. Place mint leaves and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker and muddle for 15 seconds. Add ice, watermelon/cucumber and lemon juice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

* Watermelon/cucumber juice - Take one cup cut watermelon and 1/4 cup peeled and sliced cucumber and place in blender. Blend on high until pureed. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain mixture into a glass or bowl. Discard remaining solids from strainer. Will yield enough juice for 4-6 cocktails.

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