Cucumber Martini
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Cucumber Martini
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A breezy mix of muddled cucumber, ginger agave syrup, basil, vodka and vermouth, this is a light and refreshing take on a classic cocktail. Includes alcohol-free mocktail option.
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Ingredients
- 1 Persian cucumber, or a 4-inch long piece of English cucumber
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce ginger agave simple syrup, recipe linked below
- 6 Ice cubes (2.4 ounces of ice)
- Thin cucumber slices and/or fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Make ginger agave simple syrup ahead, cool completely before using in cocktail.
- Peel and seed the cucumber, then cut into chunks.
- Add cucumber chunks to cocktail shaker. Tear up the basil leaves and add them to the shaker.
- Muddle the cucumber and basil gently to release their flavors.
- Add gin, vermouth, fresh lime juice and ginger agave simple syrup to the shaker along with ice cubes.
- Cover shaker and shake to blend. Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass. Serve.
- Mocktail Variation: Muddle the cucumber and basil together in a cocktail shaker as described above. Add 1 oz. ginger agave syrup, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, and 1 1/4 cup sparkling water. Stir the ingredients gently, then put the lid on the shaker. Do not shake, simply strain the drink into a glass. Garnish with cucumber slices and a whole basil leaf. Serve.
Notes
- You will also need: Cocktail shaker with strainer, jigger or drink measure.
- Get the recipe for ginger agave simple syrup here.
- Use products bearing a kosher seal to make this cocktail kosher.
- Use products bearing a kosher seal to make this cocktail kosher.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
898mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 898mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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