Using some spicy cucumber infused gin makes this Spicy Cucumber Martini unbelievably delicious! Post may contain affiliate links.
So, remember last week when I made Spicy Cucumber Gin? You did drop whatever it was you were doing and make some didn’t you? You did rush out and buy Infuse: Oil, Spirit, Water
Something that would let the infusion in the gin shine. What better way than with a martini. A martini lets gin stand up and say, “Notice me.” Which is what my spicy cucumber gin had been saying to me for days. So, a classic simple martini was called for. Martinis are fairly polarizing. Shaken vs. Stirred, Dirty Martini vs. Clean Martini, or Gin vs. Vodka. Being a gin girl, that was a no brainer. While I love shaking a cocktail, there is something about stirring a martini that just sets the mood. All of a sudden, I feel all rat pack-ish, like Dean Martin is waiting on the couch for his martini.
Oh baby. This was everything I hoped it would be. The cucumber was there, subtle but present. Then there was that little kick of heat on the back of your throat. This is my new favorite martini, that is until I finish my next infusion. I am quite fickle when it comes to my cocktails. The one in my hand is usually my favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Spicy Cucumber Gin
- 1/2 oz vermouth
- cucumber slice for garnish
Instructions
- Place the gin and vermouth in a shaker. Fill it halfway with ice. Stir for about 20 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and top with a cucumber slice.
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Happy Easter, Pam and all!
Who knew you could have so much fun with a cucumber?
Planters’ Punch is easy to make. It helps to keep the family mellow during the holiday!
Sounds really good! You’ve given me another good idea, too – next time I make Martinis I’m playing some Dean Martin music!
I’m in love with spicy cocktails these days, so this will go on my short list to try. Your photos are gorgeous, as always, my dear!
This looks so refreshing! I love cucumber in drinks.
Hi Pam, this would be a great contribution to Food on Friday: Birthday Food over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over to join in the Birthday fun. Cheers
Simply refreshing!!
I’m drooling over here!! Yuuuum! Definitely gonna try this one 🙂
Stumbled and pinned! Love your Spicy Cucumber Martini – and your Spicy Cucumber Gin too, Pam. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Your drink recipes are so yum, I am pinning and tweeting.
love love love this. Somehow I missed the first gin post but I will find it because it has my name all over it. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays, Pam! Always love your contributions!!