Cucumber Basil Martini

Ingredients

• One 3-inch piece of cucumber—peeled, seeded and diced, plus 1 round for garnish
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 basil leaves, 2 torn
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cucumber ribbon

Steps

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