Cucumber-Mint Martini

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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.

Submitted by Ashley McCartney
Published on May 10, 2011
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 martini
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 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)

  • ½ fluid ounce dry vermouth

Directions

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

  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.

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

Cook's Note:

If you are entertaining, let your guests smell the cocktail shaker after you muddle; it is packed full of flavors and the Midori(R) really sets off the citrus smells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155 Calories
0g Fat
12g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.