Cucumber Basil Martini

Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.
www.frothandbubblebarco.com

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 3-inch piece of cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
• 3 basil leaves (2 torn, 1 for garnish)
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 cucumber ribbon (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced cucumber, grated ginger, and 2 torn basil leaves.
2. Add the simple syrup, gin, lime juice and fill the shaker with ice. Shake for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
3. Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe or Martini glass.
4. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and the remaining whole basil leaf.