Make this crisp, refreshing cucumber mint martini for a drink that feels fancy but is only a few ingredients! Who doesn't love a fresh cucumber cocktail to take the edge off on a warm day?
I love to make this drink on a hot day. It's simple, elegant flavors go well with a little sunshine, but truthfully it's great anytime of year. Another great refreshing cocktail for a hot day is my Passion Fruit Martini. It's more fruit forward, whereas this cucumber mint martini recipe is more spirit forward.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Cucumber
- Mint
- Lime
- Simple syrup
- Optional for garnish: cucumber and/or mint
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Put cucumber, mint, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Muddle.
- Step 3: Then add vodka, lime, and ice. Shake vigorously.
- Step 4: Finally, pour through a fine mesh strainer into a martini glass and garnish!
Hint: Make sure to use a fine mesh strainer for this martini, otherwise you'll get little pieces of mint and cucumber from muddling.
Variations
- Spicy - add jalapeño into the shaker before shaking for a spicy version of this cocktail!
Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cocktail shaker - can replace with a mason jar
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Cucumber Mint Martini
This refreshing cocktail is made with fresh cucumber, mint, and lime for a crisp, fresh taste.
Ingredients
- 3 oz vodka
- ¼ medium cucumber
- 3 mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup more to taste
- ice
- Optional for garnish: cucumber and/or mint
Instructions
- Add cucumber, mint, and simple syrup into your cocktail shaker.
- Muddle to release the juices from the cucumber, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add vodka, lime, and ice to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into your martini glass.
- Optional: Garnish with cucumber or mint
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