- Hey, John from Preppy Kitchen here.
Today we're making a cucumber martini!
This is such a refreshing, delicious drink,
you've gotta try it out.
I feel like this is what spa water actually should be.
Right, let's get started.
The classic gin to use for a cucumber martini
is, of course, Henderick's but you don't have to do that.
Henderick's already has a cucumber note in it,
so by muddling up extra cucumber,
not really gonna make a difference, use your favorite.
If you love Nolet's, 209, Boodles, Tanqueray,
whatever you have, you can make it work with this drink.
Let's start off by cutting four slices of cucumber.
We're gonna be muddling these up
so don't be precious about it.
Cutting five, I'm living on the edge!
Add that into a cocktail shaker.
Not the end, not the end piece.
And we're gonna muddle this up
with a little bit of vermouth.
That is a half an ounce.
Use all your strength now!
I should've used the Engler,
I actually have an English cucumber right here
and I chose not to use it, it's a bad choice.
It's much more easily muddled, okay.
So smash it up there.
Okay, that's good.
Now, add in your favorite gin to use.
Three ounces please.
Gin, it is a martini after all!
Little bit extra as a blessing.
Time for the ice.
This might not be, you know what,
I'm gonna get different ice, this is too big for my shaker.
What was I thinking?
I don't know.
(jaunty music)
Those were ice cubes for an Old-fashioned,
not a cucumber martini.
Okay, fill it up with ice.
You probably noticed already
but besides making your drink cold,
the ice is changing the flavor
by melting and adding that water in,
it makes a big difference.
(mumbles) people go crazy with artisanal ice now, huh!
That right, now carefully shake it up.
This does not have the best seal, and shake!
(shakes martini in cocktail shaker)
(upbeat music)
Great!
Let's pour this drink out.
Look at that gorgeous color!
Now it's time for the garnish.
This is the fun part
so we're gonna set this aside for a moment.
We're gonna give this a razor-thin slice,
best done with a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler,
which we have to find.
(kitchen utensils clatter) (upbeat music)
Take our cucumber, and being overly ambitious with this,
but it's happening anyways.
Cut a thin slice.
Done!
Just kidding!
Right, now the vegetable peeler comes in handy.
Look at this beautiful little ribbon!
This just gets placed right here and that's gorgeous!
So easy, refreshing and you have a snack for later.
Cheers!
I'm gonna test this out (mumbles).
(he savors the martini)
Oh this is a strong drink, my friends!
Hmm, it is so nice!
It is really smooth and the cucumber is just amazing.
If you love cucumber, and who doesn't, give this a try!
Yes it's strong, but if you want a drink
that's like a little bit less powerful,
just keep shaking it.
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake!
The ice will melt,
it'll be even cooler, smoother
and a little bit more diluted, you might just fall in love.
Gotta say my favorite part of this is that garnish.
Who knew that a vegetable peeler could work such magic!
If you like this drink, check out my How To Make A Paloma!
It is a delicious combination of tequila, grapefruit juice
and a little something extra,
you gotta watch the video to find out!
Also, what about a strawberry margarita?
It's the classic that's perfect for summer
and it's all fresh ingredients!
Thanks so much for watching, and cheers!