Cool Hand Cuke: A Fresh, Floral Take With Cucumber Lavender Bitters
Sep 08, 2025
If you want a cocktail that feels crisp, modern and a little unexpected, the Cool Hand Cuke delivers. This drink blends fresh cucumber, bright citrus and a silky egg white texture. Our El Guapo Cucumber Lavender Bitters bring the whole thing into focus with clean green notes and soft floral lift.
Created by Chelsea S. O’Lansen of The Catahoula Hotel in New Orleans, it is a stunner from first sip to last.
Why Cucumber Lavender Bitters Matter
These bitters bring balance. Fresh cucumber gives a cool, green snap. Lavender adds quiet floral aroma. Together they lighten the richer elements in the drink and create real dimension. It is a simple way to turn a classic build into something memorable.
Cool Hand Cuke Recipe
Yields one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 0.75 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 0.75 oz vanilla simple syrup*
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 oz BarSol Mosto Verde Pisco
- 4 shakes El Guapo™ Cucumber Lavender Bitters
*Make vanilla simple syrup by adding 0.25 oz vanilla extract to 24 oz of 2:1 simple syrup.
Instructions
- Add the egg white, cucumber juice, vanilla simple syrup, lemon juice, Pisco and bitters to a shaker. No ice yet.
- Shake hard to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until cold.
- Double strain into a coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
- Finish with a few dashes of Angostura and an edible flower.
The Aromatic Lift: Cucumber Lavender Bitters and Pisco
This drink mirrors a Pisco Sour but brings bright cucumber and floral lavender into the mix. The bitters keep the drink from feeling heavy and give it clean structure. The result is a polished, refreshing cocktail with serious flavor and no artificial anything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pisco Sour?
A classic Peruvian cocktail built with Pisco, citrus, simple syrup, egg white and bitters.
Can I make this without egg white?
Yes. Use one ounce of aquafaba for a vegan substitute.
How do I make fresh cucumber juice?
Blend peeled cucumber and strain through a sieve or cheesecloth.
