The Kelly Kapowski is a modern cocktail that was created at LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar in Stillwater, Minnesota. It pairs cucumber, arugula, ginger, celery, lemon, and paprika with vodka and sparkling water to create a refreshing yet unique drink that's great for a hot day.
Pour paprika onto a plate, rub outer rim of a lowball glass with lemon juice, and roll rim of glass in paprika until coated.
Add cucumber slices and arugula to a shaker.
Using a muddler, gently muddle cucumber slices and arugula for 5-7 seconds.
Add vodka, ginger syrup, and celery bitters to shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Fill rimmed lowball glass with fresh cubed ice.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into rimmed glass.
Top with soda water.
Garnish with cucumber ribbon.