Cucumber Martini
Cool, botanical, and refreshing, this Cucumber Martini has a delicious twist on a classic martini. Made with only three ingredients, you'll love how quick and easy this cocktail is to make!
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 180kcal
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 4 slices cucumber
- 3 oz gin 89mL, or vodka
- ½ oz dry vermouth 15mL
- cucumber for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Cut the remaining cucumber into ¼ inch slices, you'll need 4-6 for the cocktail. Add the cucumber slices to a glass.
- 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.
- Shake or stir then strain the cocktail into martini glass.
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Notes
- 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 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 don’t want to use a cucumber as a garnish, you can use a lemon or lime twist!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg