Just as its name reveals, it’s like spa day in a glass, even if the spa is your couch on the weekend with a new series to binge.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 thick slices cucumber, plus thin slices for garnish
- 2 1/2 ounces vodka or gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 cup ice
PREPARATION
Put 3 thick cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle, or crush, the cucumber slices a bit to bring out more of their flavor. Pour in 2 1/2 ounces vodka and 1/2 ounce dry vermouth. Swirl just a bit to combine, then add 1 cup ice. Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. (It’s important that you shake for this length of time.) This not only mixes the ingredients but also melts some of the ice into the cocktail to soften its edges and blend the flavors. Strain the mixture into a martini glass. Garnish with a few thin slices of fresh cucumber and serve.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Recent Comments