ingredients

1 small Turkish cucumber, sliced into ¼ inch slices (about ½ cup)

handful tender herbs, torn (tarragon, dill, Italian parsley, celery leaves, or mint
or a mix)
1 ounce simple syrup (see note)
4 ounces Vodka or Gin
½ ounce Chartreuse (or an Anise flavored liqueur)
1 ½ ounce fresh lemon or lime juice
splash celery bitters ( optional)
Garnish- 2 thin slices Turkish cucumber (use a veggie peeler) and violets

instructions
Place cucumber and herbs in a shaker and muddle with the simple syrup.
Add Vodka, Chartreuse, fresh lemon Juice and the celery bitters.
Fill with ice and shake well.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into two chilled glasses. Serve up.