Cucumber Martini Recipe!
This Cucumber Martini recipe is made with fresh cucumber, mint, lemonjuice, vodka (or gin), and elderflower liqueur to create a cocktail that is aselegant as it is delicious. This cucumber martini is accented with the livelyflavors of fresh basil and lime, for a taste as refreshing as it is refined.
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, French, Italian
Servings 1 People
Calories 321 kcal
- 3 inch piece of cucumber skinned, seeded, chopped
- 3 fresh mint leave
- 5 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounce gin
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
- elderflower liqueur garnish
Add the chopped cucumber, mint leaves, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Crush the cucumbers and mint using a muddler.
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Top with vodka, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously.
Strain into a martini or coupe glass. Garnish with a thinly sliced cucumber on a cocktail pick.
FAQS
Is a Vodka Martini Really a Martini?
The original martini recipe is made with gin, not vodka, and martini purists say a vodka "martini" is not a true martini. Vodka offers a smoother taste while gin brings botanical flavor and complexity to a martini. Whether you make this cocktail with gin or vodka and whether you call it a martini or not, it's still delicious—and isn't that the most important thing?
How to Cut and Muddle Cucumbers for a Martini
It's easy to cut cucumbers for martinis. There's no need to peel them—just cut them into slices using a sharp knife. For one cocktail, you'll need three thick slices for muddling and a few thin slices for garnish. The next step after slicing the cucumbers is muddling them, which releases the cucumber's juices and flavor. To muddle the cucumber, use a muddler or a wooden spoon to press down and crush the cucumber slices, giving the muddler or spoon a half turn with each press downwards.Keyword Cucumber Martini, Cucumber Martini Recipe, Homemade Cucumber Martini Recipe, How to make Cucumber Martini Recipe, Martini
