Description
“A crisp, low-calorie Cucumber Martini made with fresh ingredients like muddled cucumber, zesty lime, and premium vodka. Ready in 5 minutes, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for guilt-free sipping! Discover how many calories are in a Cucumber Martini and learn tips for a lighter sip.”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka or gin
- ½ fresh cucumber (4 slices + 2 ribbons for garnish)
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (or sugar-free alternative like stevia)
- 3–4 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Club soda (optional, for fizz)
Instructions
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves until fragrant.
- Shake: Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain: Double-strain into a chilled martini glass to remove pulp.
- Garnish: Top with a cucumber ribbon, mint sprig, and a splash of club soda (if using).
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for maximum freshness!
Notes
- Sugar-Free Swap: Use monk fruit syrup or agave for fewer calories.
- Make Ahead: Prep the muddled mix (without ice) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Avoid Bitterness: Don’t over-muddle cucumber seeds.
- Pairings: Try with our Herbed Feta Dip or grilled shrimp skewers!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails/Mocktails
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (150 ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g (varies with syrup)
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0g
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