I cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE this Cucumber Pineapple Mint Martini. It’s definitely becoming a regular in my martini drinking roundup. Yes, it’s that good!!!
Making cucumber infused vodka has been on my to-do list for a while, just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Things have gotten in the way…like moving to Florida! So when I was at the liquor store and came across a bottle of Crop Harvest Earth Organic Cucumber Vodka I thought “what the heck,” it sounded good so I snatched up a bottle. Boy am I’m glad I did. It’s awesome!
Originally, I intended to try out my favorite Pomegranate Martini made with the cucumber vodka. That was until I discovered I didn’t have any pomegranate juice. I did have some pineapple juice so I used that instead. Truth be told, I’ve made this martini several times now. First time I made it with plain simple syrup, the second time with some mint simple syrup. Yum…even better. The third time I muddled mint leaves and used a splash of plain simple syrup. And finally, the last time I made this martini was with a few muddled mint leaves AND mint simple syrup! Sometimes more is better in my book. And yes, if you’re counting that would be 4 drinks. I told you I loved them!
This Cucumber Pineapple Mint Martini has a nice fresh flavor from the cucumber vodka and mint. There’s just a bit of Cointreau added, not sure if it’s truly necessary but I put it in there the first time around and liked it so I kept it in there each time I made it. I’m sure if you don’t have any it would be just as fantastic without it but since I haven’t tried it that way I put it on the ingredient list. Finally, the lime balances out the sweetness from the pineapple juice and simple syrup. If you prefer a cocktail on the rocks, this would be great in a tall glass over ice topped off with club soda. A multi-purpose recipe!
Cheers!
- 2 oz. cucumber vodka
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- ½ oz. Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
- ½ lime, juiced
- several mint leaves*
- splash simple syrup*
- Muddle mint in cocktail shaker (I like to use a little bit of crushed ice when muddling mint).
- Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake well.
- Strain into martini glass and garnish with pineapple or cucumber slice.
Learn how to make mint simple syrup here
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Whoaaaa, does this sound amazing! I almost have all the ingredients, too! Just need to get some Triple Sec (knew I should not have put that bottle back at the store!)
Don’t let that stop you! I think it would be excellent without it too.
I ddin’t know there was cucumber vodka. I love cucumber in a cocktail. I’m heading to the liquor store right now.
This was the first cucumber vodka I’ve ever tried. It’s great. Don’t know how any other brands taste.
Lol! I need to start creating more cocktail recipes. Four martinis would certainly make for a happy day. 😉 Especially in Florida!
This looks so refreshing Judy. Gorgeous pictures, as usual.
Well, to be perfectly honest, those 4 martinis were over two days…but that’s not to say I couldn’t have downed 4 of them in one evening! Oh the headache that would follow!
This sounds sooooo good! I recently had a cucumber cocktail while out & about and loved it. I cannot wait to try yours! So refreshing!
I love cucumber in cocktails. Use to just use cucumber juice (which is great) but I really enjoyed this vodka.
This looks like so much fun! I pinned it and sent it to a friend. Yum, yum, yum! Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Judy,
Isn’t recipe testing for cocktails so very very necessary (and fun)? When I was working on my Cheater Margarita Smoothie my spouse and I had a blast. Even the kids got into the non-alcoholic version.
I’ve had cucumbers in a cocktail before–when Alanna from Kitchen Parade/Veggie Venture hosted a group of her mom’s friends and their daughters we toasted absent friends with a Pimm’s Cup.
This looks fresh and I’m delighted to see that my mint has survived the winter.
Thanks!
Kirsten I wish you were my neighbor and then I’d have someone to test them on! I use to have a few friends that were great guinea pigs, but I’ve since moved so I guess I have to do it myself…and my husband gets a taste every now and then!
very nice
Sounds really good. I will have to try this one.
Thanks Ed! We miss you!
Hi there, what can I substitute for the virgin version, looks great!
I guess you could try using cucumber juice to replace the cucumber vodka and perhaps a little orange juice to replace the Cointreau/triple sec. Give it a try and let me know