In an effort to make use of a ridiculous number of cucumbers, I decided mix them with . . . vodka. I realize this sounds like something you might do after cocktail hour, but this was before I’d actually had anything to drink.
I vaguely remember having a cucumber martini somewhere–maybe the Blue Velvet in Madison? Anyway, I couldn’t quite find a recipe that looked just right, so I decided to create my own. I will share it with you, as long as you promise not to recreate it. Tweak it, maybe. Start from scratch, sure. But definitely do not follow this one.
1 1/2 ounces vodka
6 slices of cucumber
A dash of lemon juice
Pour into a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake and strain. Pour all but two sips down the drain and open a bottle of wine.
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