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.
