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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ fluid ounce dry vermouth
• 1 cup ice cubes, divided
• 4 slices cucumber, divided
• 3 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
• ½ fluid ounce melon liqueur (such as Midori®)
• 1 fluid ounce lemon-flavored vodka (such as Absolut® Citron)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set 2 ice cubes aside. Place remaining ice cubes in a martini glass and fill with water to chill the glass.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Dump the ice water from the martini glass. Strain martini into the glass and garnish with remaining cucumber slice.