Are you ready to ring in the new year?? This is one of my favorite times of year, not only because I get to dress up, but also because everyone seems to be in great spirits! Speaking of spirits, I'm sure plenty of you (including myself) will be indulging in a cocktail or two. In the effort to keep you and your new year goals in line I've whipped up two fresh and delicious drinks to keep you celebrating all evening long.

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| CUCUMBER GIN FIZZ |

A COOL AND CLEVER TAKE ON THE CLASSIC GIN FIZZ

INGREDIENTS:
- 4 OZ. BLENDED CUCUMBER (5 SLICES)
- 2 OZ. GIN
- 1/2 OZ. SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1 OZ. LIME JUICE
- TONIC WATER

DIRECTIONS:
Using a small kitchen blender (ninja or bullet blender) add cucumber and ice. Blend until juice and ice and completely blended, i.e no ice chunks and minimal rhine. Next, add cucumber puree to cocktail shaker, add gin, simple syrup, and lime. Shake vigorously, strain into glass.  

Cheers,

Birdie