Cucumber Martini
You’ve never had a martini like that! Not too sweet and fresh – DELISH! Need it spicier? Add a little bit of Jalapeño. Or use Agave instead of simple syrup to give it an earthy taste.
0h 0m prep
0h 5m total
easy difficulty
7 ingredients
For the cocktail
- Cucumber
- 3 in (skinned, seeded, and chopped into chunks)
- Fresh basil
- 2 leaves (torn)
- Vodka
- 2 oz (45th Parallel vodka)
- Lime
- ½ oz fresh juice
Simple syrup (½ oz)
- Water
- 1 cup
- Granulated sugar
- 1 cup
Decoration
- Ice
- to taste
Useful tools
Method
1
Place cucumber chunks into a cocktail shaker with torn basil and simple syrup, and muddle to release the juice from the cucumber.
2
Add vodka, lime juice, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker, cover with a lid and shake vigorously.
3
Once the exterior of the shaker is frosty cold, pour into a martini glass. Garnish with basil and cucumber slice (optional) and serve.
