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I love my dirty martinis, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something more refreshing and this Cucumbertini is PERFECT for those days! You can make this Cucumber Martini with either gin or vodka, I like gin so that’s what I used but it is amazing with whichever you like best.
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Why You’ll Love a Cucumbertini
Clean, crisp, slightly sweet, this Cucumber Martini Recipe is so refreshing and easy to drink! It’s perfect for summer days ☀️ or if you’re just in the mood a clean martini 🍸. And look at how beautiful she is! 💋
How To Prepare
Cucumber Juice 🥒
Add your cucumber, lemon, zest and agave to a blender and process until smooth. Strain.
Cucumbertini 🍸
Fill your shaker with ice and add gin, vermouth and cucumber juice. Shake for 60-90 seconds, and yes for the full 60-90 seconds! Trust me it’s worth it 😉 Garnish with cucumber ribbons and edible flowers.
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🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥
- Shake your Cucumbertini 60-90 seconds (non-negotiable) to create those perfect icicles that makes this martini even more epic.
- If you make mixed drinks, I am obsessed with this Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. I know it’s pricey but it is worth every penny!
Substitutions
- For this Cucumber Martini Recipe, I used Empress Cucumber Lime Gin, but this drink is great with vodka also. You can choose whichever alcohol you prefer.
- If you don’t have agave, you can use a little syrup.
The Perfect Pairings
Something light and fresh will pair well with this Cucumbertini. Ceviche is a great choice. You can also go the savory route with a Goat Cheese Appetizer. Steak Frites on a summer day would be amazing! Or if you’re having these for lunch, my Salmon Spring Rolls are easy and pair well.
Appetizers
Salmon Ceviche
Dips and Butters
Goat Cheese Dip
Mains
Steak Frites Recipe
Breakfast
Salmon Spring Rolls
Cucumbertini: Questions Answered
They are the Nara Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks from Crate and Barrel.
I am obsessed with this shaker. If you like to make cocktails, I highly recommend it. It is the Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. It is insulated to the shaker doesn’t get cold. It’s huge so you can make multiple drinks at a time. I know it’s pricey but it is worth every penny!
I’m partial to Empress, and the Empress Cucumber Lime adds a great flavor to this drink. But whatever your favorite gin or vodka will work just great.
Equipment
- blender
- chilled glass
- potato peeler, for slicing the cucumber
- cocktail picks, My cocktail picks are from Crate and Barrel
Ingredients
Cucumber Juice
- 2 cucumbers, cubed
- ½ lemon, + zest
- 1-2 tbsp agave syrup, to taste
Cucumber-tini (yields 1 large or 2 normal martinis)
- 4 oz gin, I'm using Empress Cucumber Lime
- 4 oz cucumber juice
- 1 oz vermouth bianco
- A few drops of lemon
Garnish
- 1 cucumber, sliced into ribbons
- edible flowers, the edible flowers are optional
Instructions
- Blend the cucumber, lemon, zest and agave until smooth. Strain.
- In a shaker full of ice add the gin, vermouth and cucumber juice. Shake for 60-90 seconds.
- Garnish with cucumber ribbons and edible flowers.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
