40th Reunion Cocktail / Mocktail

Pretty delicious when shared with other '81ers :)

Green Griffin 40th Reunion Recipe

from Betsy Wagner ’81

Ingredients

3 slices of peeled cucumber, finely chopped

½ ounce simple syrup (recipe) 

2 ounces dry gin (recommend Hendricks or Aviation) OR 2 ounces vodka (cucumber vodka might be nice)

¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber and the simple syrup.

Add the gin OR vodka and the lime juice.

Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for 20nto 30 seconds.

Fine strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber.

Want a little fizz?  Add some lime seltzer to make a Green Griffin Fizz!

Mocktail

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber and simple syrup.  

Add the juice of one large lime. 

Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.

Fine strain into an ice-filled highball glass or chilled cocktail glass and top with sparkling water or lime seltzer.