Description
These Cucumber Martinis are the most refreshing cocktail – perfect for a hot summer evening! Light and slightly sweet, these feature fresh cucumber juice, vodka, lime juice, and fresh herbs. Simple but so delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fresh Cucumber Juice:
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
For the Cocktails:
- 2 fresh basil or 4 fresh mint leaves
- Ice
- 1 oz simple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz vodka
- Cucumber slices, for garnish
Instructions
For the Fresh Cucumber Juice:
- Add the peeled and chopped cucumber along with ¼ cup of water to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the cucumber is completely blended. Add more water, as needed, to help the cucumber completely break down.
- Set a fine-mesh strainer over a mason jar or bowl and pour the cucumber puree through the strainer. Push on the solids to extract as much cucumber juice as possible. Discard the solids.
For the Cocktails:
- To a shaker, add the basil/mint and muddle to release the flavor.
- Add in ice, simple syrup, cucumber juice, lime juice, and vodka. Cover the shaker well and shake vigorously for 20 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into two martini glasses. Garnish with slices of cucumber and additional herbs and serve immediately while cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: cocktails
Keywords: cucumber martini, fresh cucumber vodka martini, cucumber basil martini recipe, cucumber mint martini, cucumber cocktail