Author Notes: I had a cucumber martini at a quaint little bar and decided to try to make them myself. They turned out delicious and refreshing. —LadyJ802
Makes: one martini
Ingredients
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2
ounces Vodka
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1/4
ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
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2
slices cucumber about 1/8″ thick
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3
Leaves of Fresh Mint
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1/2
ounce Simple Syrup (Sugar Syrup)
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1/2
cup Ice
Directions
- Muddle mint and a cucumber slice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup,and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a fresh mint sprig.