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Refreshing cucumber martini cocktail in a stemmed glass, garnished with cucumber ribbons—an easy cucumber martini recipe perfect for summer.
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Cucumber Martini Cocktail

This cucumber martini is crisp, refreshing, and ready in just 10 minutes. Made with muddled cucumber, fresh mint, lime juice, and your choice of vodka or gin, it’s the perfect cocktail for warmer weather or a clean, herbaceous happy hour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber Sliced thin, 3.5oz / 100g, plus 2 - 4 thin ribbons for garnish
  • 5 oz vodka or gin
  • 1 tbsp dry vermouth
  • 1 oz simple sugar syrup add more if needed
  • 1.5 oz lime juice
  • 1 small bunch mint leaves torn (0.3oz / 8g)
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Add cucumber slices and mint to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden rolling pin to smash up the cucumbers and mint a bit. This will enhance the flavour.
  • Add vodka or gin, dry vermouth, simple sugar and lime and give it a stir. I like to add a bit of simple sugar to start and adjust at the end.
  • Add the ice.
  • Add the top to the cocktail shaker and shake really well. Taste and adjust sweetness with more simple sugar to taste. Shake again.
  • Strain cucumber martini into your serving glasses.
  • Garnish with cucumber ribbons, bunched up and threaded onto a cocktail stick.

Notes

  • What’s the best alcohol for a cucumber martini? Either vodka or gin works. Vodka gives it a cleaner, milder flavor, while gin adds more complexity with botanical notes.
  • Can I make this ahead of time? You can prep the ingredients in advance, but it’s best shaken fresh right before serving for optimal flavor and chill.
  • Is this cucumber martini recipe sweet? It can be! That’s up to you. Add simple syrup gradually and adjust to your preference.
  • Can I make this without a cocktail shaker? Yes. Use a mason jar with a tight lid or stir vigorously in a large glass and strain before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 drink | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg