My husband and I have our own preferences when making or ordering cocktails. I prefer my drinks to be light and fruity. He likes drinks that either are classics, like a dry martini, or savory, such as a dirty martini. When I saw this recipe for a cucumber martini, I knew it would be a hit with him. Between the simplicity of a vodka martini and the infusion of mint and cucumber, it practically was a drink created for him.
I am pleased to thank Chef Patricia Williams (of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club) for sharing this recipe with me. I now have one more cocktail recipe in my repertoire with which I can indulge my husband.
Spring Cucumber Martini
2 oz. vodka
1/4 oz. lemon juice
2 slices cucumber
3 pieces mint
1/2 oz. sugar syrup
Cucumber “olives” marinated in olive juice
Muddle mint and a cucumber slice in a cocktail shaker. Add other ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with cucumber olives and a fresh mint sprig.
To make cucumber olives:
Use a small melon baller to scoop cucumber. Marinate in olive juice.
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