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Cucumber Martini Recipe

This Cucumber Martini recipe is composed of fresh cucumbers, lime juice, and basil leaves to create a crisp and flavor-packed cocktail!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices of cucumber quartered
  • 2 basil leaves torn
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz vodka
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ice

Instructions

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  1. Add fresh chopped cucumbers, fresh basil leaves, and simple syrup into your cocktail shaker.
  2. Using a cocktail muddler, muddle the contents in the shaker to release the juices from the cucumber slices for about 1 minute.
  3. Next, add ice, vodka and lime juice into the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  4. Using a strainer, strain the martini into a martini glass to catch any cucumber pieces or seeds from muddling.
  5. Finally, garnish with a slice of fresh cucumber and basil leaf then serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Expert Tips:
  • Muddling The Cucumbers - It's important to chop the cucumbers before adding them to the cocktail shaker. In addition, the longer you muddle the cucumber mixture the more cucumber liquid and flavoring you will have for your cocktail.
  • Adjust Basil Based on Preference - This recipe calls for 2 basil leaves, but leaves can be anywhere from tiny to giant. I like two average sized leaves because I love basil flavor. Note basil is a strong herb so be sure to use more or less based on your personal preference.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.