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Cucumber Martini

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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

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. 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.