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| Photo: Katie Burnett |
Who’s ready for summer? Our
July/August Summer Drinks Issue is hitting newsstands, and with a cover story
dedicated to one of summer’s most cooling cocktail categories—the smash—we’re
gearing up for one seriously refreshing summer, starting with today’s Drink of
the Week. A frosty combo of blanco tequila, dry vermouth, simple syrup, cucumber
and cilantro, the Turista Smash from Minneapolis bartender Pip Hanson is just
the cocktail to cool you down on a warm June afternoon. Thirsty for more
warm-weather refreshment? Check out our latest issue for summery smashes,
modern meads and a rhum-fueled trip to Martinique.
1 oz. blanco tequila
1 1/3 oz. dry vermouth
Scant 3/4 oz. fresh lemon
juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup (1:1)
5 fresh cucumber wheels
14 fresh cilantro sprigs
Tools: muddler, shaker,
strainer, fine-strainer
Glass: rocks
Garnish: cucumber slices
and cilantro sprig
Muddle the cucumber slices
in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Fine-strain into
a rocks glass that’s packed with crushed ice and garnish.
