1. Combine vodka and tea in a jar. Cover and let infuse overnight. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; cover and chill.

2. Bring sugar and ⅓ cup water to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add rocket, and stir until wilted. Cover and let syrup steep 5 minutes, then strain into a small bowl;cover and chill for one hour.

3. Cut 12 thin slices from cucumber; set aside.

4. For each cocktail, finely grate one-fourth of remaining cucumber directly into a cocktail shaker. Add a piece of jalapeño and muddle until chile is broken into small pieces. Add 2 oz. green-tea vodka, 1 oz. rocket syrup, and 1 oz. lemon juice to shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds.

5. Strain cocktail into a glass filled with ice and garnish with mint and 3 reserved cucumber slices.

Enjoy! 💚🌿