![Abhi Dekati's spring garden cocktail](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/spring-garden-cocktail-beauty-shot.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Prep Time
10 min
Yields
1 drink
What better way to celebrate warm weather than with this refreshing, slushy cocktail? Homemade slushies are the perfect treat this time of year and when you add a splash or two of liquor, it gets even more delicious. Combining a blend of all things green (cucumber, celery, mint, and basil), this green slushy is the ultimate thirst quencher for any soiree. So, fire up that blender and let’s get drinking! Cheers.
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ingredients
4
cucumber slices
4
half-inch celery sticks
4
mint leaves
4
basil leaves
1
oz vodka
1
oz gin
1
oz simple syrup
1
oz lime juice
1
cup ice
Garnish: fresh mint leaves
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directions
![Mise en place for Abhi's green garden cocktail](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/spring-garden-cocktail-ingredients-shot.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 1
Gather and prep all ingredients.
Step 2
In a blender, add cucumber, celery, mint, basil, vodka, gin, simple syrup, lime juice and lastly ice.
![Abhi blending all the spring garden cocktail ingredients in a blender](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/spring-garden-cocktail-ingredients-in-mixer.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 3
Blend well at high speed until smooth.
![](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/spring-garden-cocktail-mixer.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 4
Pour into a chilled tall glass.
![Pouring out spring garden cocktail into a chilled glass](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/spring-garden-cocktail-pouring.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 5
Garnish with a spring of fresh mint.
Step 6
Serve and enjoy!