Strawberry Cucumber Cooler

This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the coolness of cucumbers, infused with a homemade simple syrup. The addition of vodka gives it a little kick. Ingredients: - 2 oz vodka - 3-4 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced - 4-5 slices of cucumber - 1 oz strawberry-cucumber simple syrup (combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil and add chopped strawberries and cucumber. Simmer for 5 minutes, strain and let cool) - 1/2 oz fresh lime juice - Soda water or sparkling water - Ice - Garnish: strawberry and cucumber slice Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the strawberries and cucumber slices until well mashed. 2. Add the vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. 5. Top with soda or sparkling water and stir gently. 6. Garnish with a strawberry and cucumber slice and enjoy!