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Cucumber and basil martini

5 min • 1 servings •
David
Green cucumber cocktail garnished with basil leaves in a martini glass, surrounded by sliced cucumbers and a cocktail shaker.

A martini is never going to be a tame drink – there’s just too much power in the barely diluted alcohol – but this lovely version is aromatic and elegant. It’s a huge favourite at our kind-of Jewish deli, Mishkin’s, in Covent Garden, London.

Ready

  • 5 basil leaves
  • 3 slices cucumber
  • 60ml Hendrick’s gin
  • 5ml sugar syrup

    • Set

  • Boston glass – cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Martini glass (chilled)

    • Go!

  • Muddle basil leaves in a Boston cocktail glass.
  • Add cucumber and muddle lightly.
  • Add gin, sugar syrup and some ice.
  • Stir for 30 seconds to properly chill.
  • Double strain, to remove all stray bits, into martini glass.
  • Garnish with two basil leaves.

    • cocktail Martini

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