A Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins is a great twist on the classic Tom Collins cocktail recipe.
Most people have heard of a Tom Collins – a simple and clean cocktail that tastes like lemonade spiked with gin.
This Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins is a great alternative for anyone who prefers vodka over gin.
And if you prefer your vodka cocktails not too sweet, this boozy beverage is sure to please!
Enjoy a Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins
Cucumber might not be the first flavor that comes to mind when you think about a cocktail.
But it is actually quite wonderful, with a light and refreshing taste.
Having an assortment of tasty cocktail recipes on hand for all your special Summer occasions is a great idea.
And shaker recipes like this cucumber vodka drink are super simple to create for your guests.
They are quick and easy, giving you more time to just hang out and have fun!
Is this cucumber Collins low carb or keto?
I enjoy making this recipe with Smirnoff’s Zero Sugar Infusions Cucumber Lime Vodka.
It adds just enough sweetness without adding carbs.
Leave out the simple syrup, and this Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins is low-carb and Keto-friendly.
The great thing about making a drink with Smirnoff’s Zero Sugar Infusions is that it has 0 carbs and only 72 calories in an ounce and a half serving.
Most vodkas average around 65 calories an ounce.
While that’s also nice and low, you can shave off a few calories if you’re counting them using the Infusions.
Using the Infusions also makes it really easy for a home bartender to make a vodka Collins from scratch.
When you make a drink with one of the Zero Sugar Infusions, your drink making is really quick and simple.
You don’t necessarily have to slice a lot of fruit or veg, and there’s no fancy or weird, hard-to-find ingredients needed to make a great cocktail.
Just mix and serve!
What’s the difference between a Tom Collins and a Vodka Collins?
That’s a great question!
And the answer is that the drinks are made quite similarly, simply swapping gin for vodka.
I bet you can guess which one has the vodka!
That’s right, the Tom Collins is traditionally made with gin.
Typically a Collins drink is one that’s both sweet and sour.
In a lot of bars, they’ll use a commercially prepared sweet and sour mix in a Collins.
We’ve lightened that up for you here to save on calories with a nice clean cocktail.
You get the sour from the lime sparkling water, and the Infusions is slightly sweet.
Optionally, if you like your Collins a tad bit sweeter, you can add a touch of simple syrup.
It’s great with or without it.
It’s up to your taste buds.
Can I make a vodka collins with cucumber vodka?
And of course, if you prefer gin to serve your cucumber collins with cucumber vodka or with regular vodka.
Or you can even make it with your favorite gin more like a traditional Collins drink.
Ffeel free to make the swap.
We’re just partial to a yummy cucumber lime vodka drink.
If you experiment, be sure to let us know what swaps you made and how you liked them.
We love to hear all about variations on a cocktail classic.
Ingredients:
- Cucumber Lime Vodka, chilled – we used Smirnoff’s Zero Sugar Infusions
- Lime flavored sparkling water – we used Waterloo Lime
- Fresh mint, for garnish
- Lime wheels, for garnish
- Optional: Cucumber Slices, for garnish
- Optional: Simple syrup, if you desire a sweetener
To make the drink, you will need: a cutting board and bar knife, a cocktail shaker, a measuring cup or jigger, a bar spoon, and a beverage glass.
We like to use a tall glass.
If you don’t have a Collins glass, we recommend using whatever glass you have that is tall and narrow.
What about serving it sugar-free?
Adding the simple syrup is optional.
You may also substitute the sweetener of your choice.
Stevia drops work great in this recipe too, added to your taste, of course.
Can I make this drink without alcohol?
Sure!
What you’ll end up with is a nice infused sparkling water, similar to our Cucumber Mint Infused Water.
But this one will be flavored with cucumbers and lime.
So it’s kind of like a virgin mojito – a faux-jito, if you will.
Simply add slices of fresh cucumber and lime to your lime flavored sparkling water to take it to the next level.
If you prefer to do so with still water, that’s delicious too.
You will, however, have a touch less lime flavor since the sparkling water adds a touch of flavor.
Instructions:
Begin by slicing your cucumber and limes.
Fill your cocktail shaker or jar partially with ice.
I like to leave enough room in the shaker for the ingredients to move well.
If you want to add simple syrup or another sweetener, do so now.
Add the cucumber and lime slices, and the vodka to the shaker and shake well.
You want it to really be thoroughly mixed.
About 20 seconds should do it.
Fill your beverage glass with ice and lime and cucumber slices.
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture over the ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.
You may enjoy these other yummy cucumber vodka drinks and more low calorie cocktails:
Spicy Cucumber Margarita with Jalapenos
Spicy Cucumber Margarita with Jalapenos
Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Espresso
Malibu Rum Mardi Gras Jello Shots
Zero Calorie Sparkling Slushies
Blackberry Iced Tea with Sweet Tea Vodka
We’ve also rounded up some great low or no sugar drinks for you to enjoy too!
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Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Bar Knife
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring cup or jigger
- Bar Spoon
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Beverage Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cucumber Lime Vodka chilled - we used Smirnoff’s Zero Sugar Infusions
- ½ tsp Simple Syrup optional
- 4 oz Lime flavored sparkling water - we used Waterloo Lime
- Fresh mint for garnish
- Lime wheels for garnish
- Optional: Cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or jar with ice.
- Add the Cucumber Lime Vodka to the cocktail shaker.
- If you’re adding the simple syrup, do so now.
- Shake well.
- Pour the mixture into a beverage glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Drop a few lime wheels into the drink and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Notes
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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.
This is so good! Love how refreshing and tasty it is!
This cocktail looks and was so refreshing. I definitely am going to make one again!
This drink is very simple and perfect for cocktail newbie like me. 🙂
My husband and I enjoyed these delicious drinks with friends who stopped by for a social-distancing backyard visit. This recipe’s a keeper!
What a refreshing cocktail. I am going to have to make this again for our next BBQ.