CUCUMBER MARTINI
Begin by making this a day ahead. Serve with a platter of Oysters on the half shell. This recipe comes from the November 2008 issue of Bon Appetit, courtesy of Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar in Portland, Oregon.
Provided by Mary Close
Categories Beverages
Time P1DT5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
- Strain gin, discarding thick cucumber slices. Pour half of gin into cocktail shaker. Add 1 tablespoon vermouth, then fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously; strain into three glasses. Repeat with remaining gin and vermouth.
- Garnish with thin cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.3
CUCUMBER LIME MARTINI
Steps:
- Slice 4 very thin slices from the cucumber, then peel, seed and coarsely chop the rest. Combine the lime juice, chopped cucumber, some Simple Syrup and 2 cups cold water in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher and stir in the lime zest, mint and dill. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours. Keep the cucumber slices covered and chilled.
- Put some ice, a shot of vodka and some of the lime mixture in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a cucumber slice, some mint and dill. Repeat to make 3 more martinis.
- Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the syrup to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week.
MEXICAN CUCUMBER MARTINIS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium high-heat. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely. Set aside to cool.
- Put the chile-lime powder on a small plate. Using the lime wedge, moisten the rims of the martini glasses. Invert the martini glasses into the chile-lime powder, to coat the rims.
- In a blender, combine the simple syrup, cucumber, water, and lime juice until smooth. Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Add the vodka and mix well. Fill a martini shaker with ice and add about 1 cup of the prepared cucumber mixture. Shake well and serve.
BEST CUCUMBER MARTINI
This cucumber martini is a crisp, cool take on the classic cocktail, featuring the refreshing scent of this hydrating vegetable.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle them (gently mash) to release the juice. Add the vodka, vermouth and St Germain and fill the shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds until cold.
- Strain the drink into a martini glass. Garnish with cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Sugar 0.6 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
CUCUMBER MARTINI
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Put the thick cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle , or crush, the cucumber slices a bit to bring out more of their flavor.
- Pour in the vodka and the dry vermouth .
- Swirl just a bit to combine, then add the ice.
- Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. (It's important that you shake for this length of time.) This not only mixes the ingredients but also melts some of the ice into the cocktail to soften its edges and blend the flavors.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
- Garnish with thin slices of fresh cucumber and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CUCUMBER MARTINI
Freshly muddled cucumber, vermouth, and vodka create a refreshing botanical martini. Hints of lime add contrast and complexity to this summertime sipper.
Provided by Lexi
Categories Cocktails
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add chopped cucumber to a blender with simple syrup and lime juice and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any cucumber pieces.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add blended cucumber mixture, vodka and vermouth.
- Close and shake well for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- For a completely smooth cocktail, you might need to strain again a second time. Serve garnished with a sprig of mint or basil and a thin cucumber slice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cocktail, Calories 187 calories, Sugar 8.9 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
CUCUMBER MARTINI
Categories Gin Alcoholic Cocktail Party Low Fat Low Cal Oscars Cocktail Martini Cucumber Low Cholesterol Engagement Party Party Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
- Strain gin, discarding thick cucumber slices. Pour half of gin into cocktail shaker. Add 1 tablespoon (or more) vermouth, then fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously; strain into 3 glasses. Repeat with remaining gin and desired amount of vermouth. Garnish with thin cucumber slices and serve.
CUCUMBER MARTINIS
Need a sophisticated cocktail for entertaining? Cucumbers are used to garnish instead of olives in this refreshing twist on the classic martini
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Chill two martini glasses. Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker or jug (except the cucumber ribbons), along with a handful of ice. Shake or mix well to combine, then strain the liquid into the glasses. Garnish with the cucumber ribbons, bunched up and threaded onto a cocktail stick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein
HENDRICKS CUCUMBER MARTINI
Make and share this Hendricks Cucumber Martini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Muddle, shake. Serve straight uo in a chilled martini glass with a slice of cucumber as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1
CUCUMBER-MINT MARTINI
This cucumber-mint martini is beyond refreshing! It pairs perfectly with any shrimp dish you might have as well as any appetizers that contain cilantro. It is crisp to the taste and sure to impress! As you make more and more of these you will find that they're actually quite easy to make.
Provided by Ashley McCartney
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set 2 ice cubes aside. Place remaining ice cubes in a martini glass and fill with water to chill the glass.
- Combine 3 slices cucumber, mint, and melon liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Mash thoroughly with a cocktail muddler. Add lemon-flavored vodka, vermouth, and 2 reserved ice cubes; cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty; this is how you know the liquid is the same temperature as the ice.
- Dump the ice water from the martini glass. Strain martini into the glass and garnish with remaining cucumber slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 10.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
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