Cucumber Martini
A sophisticated spa like experience in a glass. Exquisite combination of Fresh Cucumber Juice Good Quality Vodka, Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice and a splash of Agave Nectar shaken and served in a garnished glass
Equipment
- 1 Bullet Blender
- 1 Fine Meshed Sieve
- 1 Mandoline If using otherwise just cut Cucumbers for garnish
- 1 Shot Glass
- 1 Juicer for the Lemon
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Fresh Cucumber Juice
- 1/2 Fresh Lemon Juiced Approx 1 Oz of Juice
- 3 Oz Vodka I use Titos
- 1 Oz St. Germain Elderflower Liquor
Juicing
- 1-2 Peeled English Cucumbers
Garnish
- 1 UnPeeled English Cucumber sliced on a Mandoline Use 2 Slices to make a cross in the Martini Glass or Slice to Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by running the unpeeled cucumber on the Mandolin to make slices of Cucumber. Place in a cross on the inside of the Martini Glass. Trim ends to neatly fit
- Chop remaining above Cucumber and add additional peeled Cucumber to the Bullet Blender and Puree until smooth
- Using the back of a spoon push the Cucumber Puree through a fine meshed sieve extracting the cucumber juice - you should get about one cup which is enough for four martinis
- Add ice to a Cocktail Shaker and add Cucumber Juice, Vodka, Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Lemon Juice and a squeeze of Agave Nectar (1/2 tsp)
- Shake vigorously for 20 seconds then pour into prepared glass or just garnish with a slice of Cucumber and serve
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