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Cucumber Sake-Tini
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Cucumber Sake-Tini
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1 1⁄2 inch | Cucumber (fresh) |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- Prepare garnish of cucumber slices.
- MUDDLE cucumber in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients.
- SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Review:
Subtle and dry. Cucumber and sake are made for each other.
History:
Created in 2004 by Lisa Ball, London, England.
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