Herb-Infused Gin Martini with Cucumber Twist
A crisp gin martini enhanced with fresh herbs and a refreshing cucumber twist for a garden-fresh sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together London dry gin, Dry vermouth, Fresh basil leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz London dry gin
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 3 Fresh basil leaves
- 1 Fresh thyme sprig
- 1 long strip Cucumber ribbon
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 strip Lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, pour 2.5 oz London dry gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth.
- Step 2: Add 3 fresh basil leaves and 1 sprig of thyme to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and lightly infuse the herbs without bruising.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass to remove herb bits and ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by threading a long cucumber ribbon inside the glass, spiraling from the bottom to the rim.
- Step 6: Express a lemon twist over the drink to release citrus oils, then rest it on the rim.
