Gumbo Ya Ya: Cucumber Martini

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I'm Cindy, and I love to cook! And, I love to eat... hence the size of my rear end! I come from a long line of cooks. My great great Grandmother was a cook in the original Harvey Houses. My grandmother Julia was an awesome cook, and my mom was incredible. I owe my skills to these great women. Especially my Mom who said this to me about making gravy... "Cindy Lynn, wallpaper paste is wallpaper paste & gravy is gravy. Never the two shall meet!" Shall we say my first experience at making gravy left a little bit to be desired! Thank the high heavens my cooking skills have improved since then! Enjoy!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Cucumber Martini

This is a wonderfully refreshing martini for summer. And, with the addition of fresh cucumber juice and mint – almost seems like it would be healthy for you too! Tee hee hee… This takes a little time to make, but it’s very much worth the extra effort. Cheers!

Ingredients:

3.5 oz. Cucumber Vodka

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Juice of half a lime

0.75 oz fresh cucumber juice

0.75 oz simple syrup

Directions:

Make the simple syrup by bringing ½ cup water to a boil; add ½ cup sugar. Stir until completely dissolved; allow to cool.

If making the cucumber juice yourself – peel the cucumber and put through your juicer. I used an English Cucumber for a more delicate flavor. Strain juice through a sieve to make sure there are no seeds.

In a cocktail shaker – combine everything with crushed ice. Shake vigorously and strain into two martini glasses. Garnish with a slice of cucumber or lime.

Click here for printable recipe.