You’ve probably tried fresh, juicy slices of cooling cucumber in your gin and tonic, as a garnish, but have you ever thought of taking this refreshing flavour pairing and adding it to a classic Martini?

Yes, when combined with a little sweet simple syrup and some fresh mint leaves, the result is a crisp, reviving cocktail that is absolutely divine on a hot summer evening!

You’ll find the recipe our new book, Gin O’Clock: A Year of Ginspiration, which is packed full of dozens of gorgeous gin cocktails you can try at home with the simplest of ingredients. We hope you love this easy recipe as much we do!

Cucumber Martini

75ml gin
25ml sugar syrup
5 thin slices of cucumber, plus more to garnish
Half a bunch of mint leaves
1 tbsp dry vermouth

Fill a mixing jug with ice and add all your ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is cold and a little diluted, then strain into a chilled Martini glass or cocktail coupe. Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber or a cucumber ribbon and serve.