CUCUMBER MARTINIS

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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

50ml sugar syrup (buy ready-made, or make your own - see tip, below)
10 thin slices cucumber , plus 4 ribbons sliced with a vegetable peeler
large bunch mint , stems removed
1 tbsp dry vermouth
150ml gin

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

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