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By Joelene

Simple Syrup:
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup:
• 2 ounces cucumber juice (use unpeeled English cucumbers when juicing)
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce sparkling white wine, such as Moscato d'Asti
• Cucumber ribbon, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a shaker with ice, combine the cucumber juice, vodka, Simple Syrup and lime juice and stir well. Strain into a highball glass and top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.