Cocktail Hour: Cucumber & Orange Vodka Sparkler

Before we head into the weekend, here is a cocktail to toast the end of summer and a welcome to fall! It's cooling yet not summery sweet! Cheers! 

Ingredients: 

• 4 ounces cucumber vodka 
• 2-3 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice 
• 1 teaspoon agave syrup (optional) 
• 1 bottle sparkling water
• 4 slices english cucumber
• 4 sprigs rosemary 
• Ice 

Directions: 

1. Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters of the way full with ice. 
2. Add cucumber vodka, orange juice and agave syrup. 
3. Shake vigorously. 
4. Pour evenly into champagne coupes. 
5. Top-off with sparkling water. 
6. Garnish each glass with a slice of cucumber and a sprig of rosemary.  

Makes: 4 servings