• Step 1

  Muddle jalapeno, 3 slices cucumber, and cilantro sprigs in cocktail shaker; add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.

• Step 2

  Shake vigorously until chilled; double-strain into rocks glass. Garnish with remaining cucumber slice and cilantro leaf.

• Double strain by placing a fine mesh strainer over glass; pour drink though cocktail shaker's strainer into glass. • To make simple syrup from scratch, add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to small saucepan on LOW. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; chill. Set aside 1 1/2 Tbsp syrup; refrigerate remaining syrup for other drinks.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.