The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cucumber Island drink refreshing for spring
Lingering Shade has created balanced cocktail.
Lingering Shade Social Club, 660 Irwin St. NE, Atlanta. 404-996-6069, lingeringshade.com.
I recently visited a cozy place with a chill vibe called Lingering Shade, right off the Beltline. They have a spacious, dogfriendly patio that serves tasty cocktails and light snacks. Since I am a beach lover, I tried the Cucumber Island drink. It was such a refreshing spring cocktail with a liqueur that made it smooth and layered. I would love to have the recipe if you can get it. — Kathy Bruss, Decatur
Lingering Shade Social Club coowner Paul Donahue was happy to share the recipe, which was developed by bartender Devon Moree. “With the introduction of the Ketel Botanicals, we were interested in developing a drink using each of the three flavors,” Donahue explained. “Devon focused on the Cucumber & Mint and did an amazing job in bringing out and reinforcing the flavor while adding a wonderful balance to the drink, achieved with Chareau, an aloe liquor, mint simple syrup and lime juice. It’s been one of the most popular cocktails on the menu.”
We were happy to be introduced to this vodka and also the aloe liquor. A combination of aloe, cucumber, muskmelon and spearmint among other things, Chareau is a fun addition to the liquor shelf.
Extra Mint Simple Syrup is perfect for sweetening your next glass of iced tea. And maybe add a splash of Chareau.
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