Ingredients for Cucumber Basil Martini
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Fresh Ginger
- Cucumber
- Basil Leaves
- 2 ounces gin
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Handful of ice cubes
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How to Make Cucumber Basil Martini
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar in 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- Press the 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger through a fine-mesh strainer into the sugar-water mixture, pressing out all the juice. Set aside to create the ginger syrup.
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 1/2 cup diced cucumber with 2 torn basil leaves. Do not over-muddle; you just want to release the flavors.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the ginger syrup, 2 ounces of gin, 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake well for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice and a whole basil leaf.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
