This is a wonderfully refreshing martini for summer. And, with the addition of fresh cucumber
juice and mint – almost seems like it would be healthy for you too! Tee hee hee… This takes a little time to make, but it’s
very much worth the extra effort.
Cheers!
Ingredients:
3.5 oz. Cucumber Vodka
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Juice of half a lime
0.75 oz fresh cucumber juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
Directions:
Make the simple syrup by bringing ½ cup water to a boil; add
½ cup sugar. Stir until completely
dissolved; allow to cool.
If making the cucumber juice yourself – peel the cucumber
and put through your juicer. I used an
English Cucumber for a more delicate flavor.
Strain juice through a sieve to make sure there are no seeds.
In a cocktail shaker – combine everything with crushed
ice. Shake vigorously and strain into
two martini glasses. Garnish with a
slice of cucumber or lime.
