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Cucumber Martini

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Make ginger agave simple syrup ahead, cool completely before using in cocktail.
  2. Peel and seed the cucumber, then cut into chunks.
  3. Add cucumber chunks to cocktail shaker. Tear up the basil leaves and add them to the shaker. 
  4. Muddle the cucumber and basil gently to release their flavors.
  5. Add gin, vermouth, fresh lime juice and ginger agave simple syrup to the shaker along with ice cubes.
  6. Cover shaker and shake to blend. Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass. Serve.
  7. 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

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

% 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.