Cucumber Mint Martini
PUBLISHED ON: 09.23.2017
Autumn approaches slowly in north Florida with heat and humidity continuing to hang in the air like a wet blanket.
This in-between time is a perfect for a late summer cocktail. All good cocktail starts with quality ingredients-No exceptions. We scored an artisan gin from Austin, Texas called austin reserve from our older son. A gin with soft botanicals and a very smooth finish. A new favorite.
There are just a handful of ingredients in this cocktail so, get your shaker out, invite a good friend, put on music and enjoy.
Cucumber Mint Martini
Serves 1
Recipe from Fried Chicken and Champagne
Ingredients:
4 cucumber wheels (1/8 inch thick)
10 small mint leaves
1/4 ounce simple syrup (see recipe below)
2 ounces good quality gin
1/2 ounce lime juice
1/2 Grand Mariner
Garnish: Paper-thin slice of cucumber
Recipe for Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Mix water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir, mixing well. Bring the mixture to a boil. stirring frequently. When the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat.
Let the mixture cool completely. Place in a container and refrigerator. Keeps up to a month in the refrigerator.
Directions:
Muddle 4 cucumber wheels and mint leaves in a shaker. Add the simple syrup. gin, lime juice, and Grand Marnier Add ice to fill shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass; float the paper-thin cucumber slice on top.
Enjoy!
Angie's Recipes
Refreshing and perfect when the weather is still so warm there in Florida.Have a wonderful weekend, Velva.
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love this Velva Looks delicious !
Tina
That's a good looking cocktail. Have you tried Hendricks Gin? It's a cucumber based and I love it.
That Girl
I'm very much enjoying this new trend of artisan spirits!
Rhodesia
Mmmmm that makes my mouth water Have a great week Diane
Michelle
Wow, that looks perfect to me.
Marcelle
Ugh, I understand about the wet blanket! We've got one hanging above us too. This martini looks really refreshing, Velva. I'm close to Austin and I haven't heard of this gin, so I think I'm gonna have to take an outing and check out the artisan spirit scene there soon! 🙂
grace
when i think of cucumber mint, i think of bath and body works lotion. it smells delicious, and i'm sure it makes for an amazing drink combination too!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Definitely a nice drink, very refreshing anytime of the year.
Jersey Girl Cooks
Great drink! You had me at gin but I love the combo of mint, cucumbers and lime.