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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Posted by Karyl on August 6, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I don’t think I will try to improve your recipe – I will just go directly to the wine, as you suggest!
Posted by Katie on August 7, 2009 at 7:17 am
There’s a bar in Cambridge, MA call Noir that makes the Cool Hand Luke during the summer…cucumber puree and gin.
Posted by Doug on August 7, 2009 at 8:39 am
Rebecca, don’t pour that out! I’ll drink it . . .
Actually, the Cool Hand Luke sounds quite summery and tasty!
Posted by smithfamilyweblog on August 7, 2009 at 8:45 am
I don’t know, Doug—I couldn’t even get Bryan to drink it. His official (and very mature) opinion was: This tastes like butt.
Posted by Dawn on August 7, 2009 at 10:44 am
Maybe you can take some of the extra cucumbers and make an infused vinegar, instead of martinis. Should make a good salad dressing.