Cucumber Ginger Fizz

Mamma Ginger threw a garden party that I catered for, and Iabsolutelyfell in love with this cocktail when I made it. The flavors and the fizz create adelightfullyseasonal beverage, perfect for sipping on a sunny spring day. And the best part? The harshness of the vodka is softened by the cucumber, leaving the wonderful combination of sweet ginger and cucumber to play in the fizz.

750 mL vodka
1 cucumber
bottle of sparkling water
4 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced in thin rounds
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