Zen Merge

Hewins developed this cocktail for his wife Maria
Elena, using her favorite flavors.
Serves two.

3 oz. white agave syrup
3 oz. mixture of fresh lemon and lime juice
6 oz. vodka
2 two-inch pieces of cucumber, peeled and chopped
15-20 fresh mint leaves
2 slender spears of peeled cucumber
2 mint sprigs
In a shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber with
the citrus juices and agave syrup until very soft.
Then gently muddle the mint to release its oils and
fragrance.
Add vodka and ice, and briskly shake.
Add fresh ice to the glasses, then strain an even
amount into each glass. Garnish with a cucumber
spear and mint sprig.