2 oz. Rain Organics Cucumber Lime Vodka
1/2 oz. Fresh Cucumber Juice or Cucumber Slices
Juice from 1/2 Slice of Lime
1/4 oz. Basil Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
1/8 cup Fresh Basil
1/8 cup Fresh Mint
For Cucumber Juice: Use a juicer of puree cucumber in a food processor or blender ans strain through fine mesh strainer. If neither of these techniques is available, just add two slices of fresh cucumber to shaker prior to muddling.
For Basil Mint Simple Syrup: Combine water, sugar, basil and mint in a saucepan and bring to a boil for one minute. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain out basil and mint using cheesecloth or an extra-fine strainer.
In a shaker, add lime juice, basil mint simple syrup and cucumber juice. (If using cucmber sices, add to shaker and muddle with other incredients.) Add Rain Organics Cucumber Lime Vodka and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.