Cucumber Mint Martini

Ingredients

  • 5 slices cucumber
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 to 1 ounce simple syrup, try 1/2 first
  • 3 ounces vodka

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Place the cucumber, mint, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.  Muddle together.

Step 2: Add vodka to the mixture and enough ice to fill it halfway.

Step 3: Depending on your preference, either stir the mixture or cap the shaker and shake for at least 15 seconds.

Step 4: Strain the mixture into a martini glass.  Using a spoon, take a few pieces of muddled cucumber and mint leaves from the shaker and add to your glass.

Enjoy this cool cocktail from Dishes Delish!