Name: Cucumber Martini
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gin; 1 cucumber (about 9 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, plus 6 thin slices for garnish; 2 tablespoons (or more) dry vermouth; Ice cubes

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Cucumber Martini

Begin making this one day ahead, and serve with a platter of oysters on the half shell.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gin

1 cucumber (about 9 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, plus 6 thin slices for garnish

2 tablespoons (or more) dry vermouth

Ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1
Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
Step 2
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.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Martini Vermouth Gin American Cucumber Vegetable Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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