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Cucumber Martini Recipe

This cucumber martini recipe pairs fresh cucumber juice, vodka or gin, and a squeeze of lime for a clean, refreshing drink. Perfect for warm weather or elegant parties, it's a light, elegant cocktail with a garden-fresh taste.

Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 180 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This cucumber martini recipe pairs fresh cucumber juice, vodka or gin, and a squeeze of lime for a clean, refreshing drink. Perfect for warm weather or elegant parties, it's a light, elegant cocktail with a garden-fresh taste.

Ingredients
  • 4 Cucumber (Slices)
  • 3 oz Gin (89mL, or vodka)
  • 1/2 oz Dry vermouth
  • Cucumber for garnish
Instructions
  1. 1
    Use a vegetable peeler to get a few thin slices of cucumber. Just run it down the side of the cucumber; discard the first slice or two—you don't want that much peel. Set aside for garnish.
  2. 2
    Cut the remaining cucumber into ¼ ¼-inch slices; you'll need 4-6 for the cocktail. Add the cucumber slices to a glass.
  3. 3
    Pour vermouth into the glass and muddle the cucumbers. Transfer everything and add the gin to a cocktail shaker and add a handful of ice.
  4. 4
    Shake or stir, then strain the cocktail into a martini glass.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Sodium 2mg1%
Potassium 38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.2g1%
Vitamin A 50 IU
Vitamin C 1.7 mg
Calcium 4 mg
Iron 0.1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • To make the drink even colder, you can chill your martini glasses in the freezer beforehand.
  • Feel free to add more or less gin to make the cocktail as strong as you prefer.
  • Don’t have a cocktail shaker? You can use a mason jar or any jar with a tight-fitting lid and then strain through a mesh strainer.
  • Try adding some green herbs for a bit of fresh mint, basil, or thyme for an extra botanical note!
  • For added sweetness, try adding an ounce of St. Germaine or simple syrup.
  • Citrus goes really well with cucumber, so if you would rather not use a cucumber as a garnish, you can use a lemon or lime twist!
Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/cucumber-martini-recipe/