Season's sippings: Summer 2009

Cucumber Lime
$9, Mission Bar & Grill
724 Huntington Ave., Boston

In the mix:
4 cucumber slices, crushed
4 ounces Hendrick's gin
½ ounce lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Top with Sprite. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

"I made this up on the fly," manager Brian Beattie said. "It's my pride and joy."

Bottom line: This drink is truly refreshing. The cucumber garnish counts as a serving of fruits and veggies, right?

Or try: The Perfect Storm ($9) features Triple 8 orange vodka from Nantucket and ginger beer (yum!).

(Courtney Hollands / Boston.com Staff)
Cucumber Lime $9, Mission Bar & Grill 724 Huntington Ave., Boston In the mix: 4 cucumber slices, crushed 4 ounces Hendrick's gin ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup Top with Sprite. Garnish with a cucumber slice. 'I made this up on the fly,' manager Brian Beattie said. 'It's my pride and joy.' Bottom line: This drink is truly refreshing. The cucumber garnish counts as a serving of fruits and veggies, right? Or try: The Perfect Storm ($9) features Triple 8 orange vodka from Nantucket and ginger beer (yum!).