Cucumber Martini Recipes

BEST CUCUMBER MARTINI

Steps:

• Add the cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle them (gently mash) to release the juice. Add the vodka, vermouth and St Germain and fill the shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds until cold.
• Strain the drink into a martini glass. Garnish with cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER MARTINI

Steps:

• Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
• Strain gin, discarding thick cucumber slices. Pour half of gin into cocktail shaker. Add 1 tablespoon vermouth, then fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously; strain into three glasses. Repeat with remaining gin and vermouth.
• Garnish with thin cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER MARTINI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the thick cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle , or crush, the cucumber slices a bit to bring out more of their flavor.
• Pour in the vodka and the dry vermouth .
• Swirl just a bit to combine, then add the ice.
• Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. (It's important that you shake for this length of time.) This not only mixes the ingredients but also melts some of the ice into the cocktail to soften its edges and blend the flavors.
• Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
• Garnish with thin slices of fresh cucumber and serve.

CUCUMBER MARTINIS

Steps:

• Chill two martini glasses. Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker or jug (except the cucumber ribbons), along with a handful of ice. Shake or mix well to combine, then strain the liquid into the glasses. Garnish with the cucumber ribbons, bunched up and threaded onto a cocktail stick.