Fresh Cucumber Martnis (Edit recipe)

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A refreshing summer cocktail to tantalize your taste buds! This cocktail is easy to make and is always a hit at dinner and cocktail parties!

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

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INGREDIENTS

8

Serves: 1

Ingredients

2 oz Gin
2 oz Cucumber, Juice (see below)
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh, Fresh
1 sprig Mint Leaves, Fresh (plus one leaf for garnish)
.5 cup Ice Cubes
1 cup Cucumber, (peeled seeded and, chopped
.5 cup Water

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Make the cucumber juice

Blend the cucumber with water in a blender until smooth.
Strain the puree through a fine strainer into a glass jar or bowl. Discard the pulp left behind and reserve the juice for the cocktail.

To make the cucumber martini

In a martini shaker, combine ice, gin, cucumber water, simple syrup, lemon juice, and fresh mint. Shake vigorously until cold. Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a mint leaf and a slice of cucumber, if desired.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

MAKE-AHEAD: Make the cucumber juice in advance, and keep it cool in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days before serving. SERVING: Chill the martini glass for a few minutes in the freezer or add ice to the martini glass while you make the cocktail.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	228
Fat:	0 g
Carbohydrates:	28 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	13 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	22 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.