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Today we are having Cucumber Basil Martini's for Friday's Happy Hour. This is one of my husband's favorite drinks. We had them on a Royal Caribbean Cruise 2 years ago, and they were so good. I am really a fruity kind of drink girl, but I will tell you that this was an amazing martini. So we have been on a quest for the last two years to make him a great Cucumber Martini. I think that we finally got really close last weekend.
Before we get to the recipe, we have one of my favorite times of the week. Favorite Blog Links of the week. I love Fridays, because I get to feature these great bloggers, and it is always a difficult choice, because there are so many talented people out there. So here they are, take a look at their blogs and follow them if you like what you see.
New To Blogging Series - How to Blog Party from Serenity Now.
Now, here is the recipe for a Cucumber Basil Martini for Friday's Happy Hour.
Before we get to the recipe, we have one of my favorite times of the week. Favorite Blog Links of the week. I love Fridays, because I get to feature these great bloggers, and it is always a difficult choice, because there are so many talented people out there. So here they are, take a look at their blogs and follow them if you like what you see.
Now, here is the recipe for a Cucumber Basil Martini for Friday's Happy Hour.
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Cucumber Basil Martini
Ingredients:
4 oz vodka
2 oz cucumber liqueur
2 oz simple syrup
6 1/4 inch slices of cucumber 2 slices cut into quarters.
6 leaves of basil
a muddler to crush the cucumber and basil ( they are a couple of dollars at the liquor store) You can make this without one
a muddler to crush the cucumber and basil ( they are a couple of dollars at the liquor store) You can make this without one
Directions:
Put cucumber and basil in a glass or cocktail shaker and used a muddler to crush well. It will take a few minutes. This releases the juices from the cucumber and basil to flavor the drink. Before we had a muddler, I used a blender stick, or even a potato masher will work.
Next add ice to whatever container you used to muddle your cucumber and basil.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the container and mix well. I let it sit for several minutes so that it gets really cold.
Pour into a martini glass and garnish with a cucumber slice.
Serves 2
This is a great recipe for a Cucumber Basil Martini. I hope you enjoy tonight's Happy Hour. I would love to hear what you think of this Martini. I always love hearing from you.
Enjoy!!!
Debi
Dear Debi!
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Thank you so much Debi for giving me a shout out. I truly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteHappy to do it. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteDebi
Hi Debi! Thank you so much for including my dish with your features! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie,
DeleteThey look so good. I was happy to do it.
Have a great week.
Debi
Cheers! Your drink recipe looks great. I didn't even know there was a thing called cucumber liqueur but I am intrigued :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
DeleteIt is pretty good. I didn't know there was a cucumber until I was on the liqueur aisle of the liquor store. I figured I would give it a try. My husband likes it a lot.
Thanks for visiting.
Debi
Thank you so much for the mention, Debi! :) I need to update that series--good reminder. Have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
DeleteI was happy to mention you. I love that series. I would love to read anything more that you write. It is always really helpful.
Have a great week.
Debi
Interesting! I found you via the Sugar Bee Link Party!
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Hi Diana,
DeleteI'm so happy you came for a visit. Thanks for commenting. I love the interesting. LOL. It is not a drink for everyone, I think maybe it is a guy thing.
Have a great week. I'm following you now also.
Debi