Sit back, relax, and enjoy a self-care day with this refreshing Cucumber Spa Martini in your hand. Made with freshly muddled cucumbers, aromatic basil leaves, lime juice, and tequila, each sip is delicious and crisp!
Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Spa Martini
As the iconic Sharpay Evans once said, “a dip in the pool, a trip to the spa, endless days in my chaise; the whole according to moi.” That’s the vibe we’re going for today as we sip these cooling cucumber martinis!
We all need to take more time for ourselves, am I right ladies? Whether we go to the spa, sit by the pool, do a few minutes of yoga, or have a pamper evening, it’s so important to take that time to reconnect with ourselves. It can be as easy as making a simple cocktail and sitting in silence for a few minutes.
With one of these delicious martinis in your hand, your tastebuds will be transported to the peace and serenity of a spa so that no matter where you are, you can find some relaxation and joy. You only need a few ingredients and as many minutes to whip up this easy cocktail, so give yourself permission to kick up your feet and enjoy!
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Ingredients
Even making this martini is peaceful because it’s so dang easy. All you need are a few simple ingredients!
- Persian cucumber
- Blanco tequila
- Fresh lime juice
- Basil leaves
How to Make a Self-Care Cocktail
Step 1: Muddle
Cut a few cucumber slices (or more if you want extra flavor) and add them to a cocktail shaker along with lime juice, and/or lime slices themselves. Muddle thoroughly to release the flavor.
Step 2: Add Other Ingredients + Shake
Add the basil leaves, tequila, and ice. Then shake to mix the martini until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
Step 3: Garnish + Strain
Strain your cocktail into a martini glass and, optionally, you can peel a couple of cucumbers and skewer them in a zig-zag pattern for garnish. Enjoy!
FAQs
Easy! Follow all the same steps, just omit the tequila. Instead, you can add some soda water (don’t shake it, just stir), still water, a splash of orange juice, lemonade, ginger beer, etc. Cucumber goes well with so many different flavors because it’s so mild, so feel free to try different things. You can take inspo from my mocktail mojito recipe too!
So many different things! Any and all citrus is great with cucumber flavor. I especially enjoy lemon, lime, and orange. You can also add fresh ginger or ginger ale to this cocktail to give it that stomach-settling/medicinal vibe.
Tips & Variations
- I used Persian cucumbers here, but you can muddle a variety of cucumbers for deeper cucumber flavor.
- Swap basil for mint if you want your martini to be even more refreshing!
- Not a fan of tequila? Swap it for vodka or gin instead.
- Use lemon juice instead of lime juice, if you’d like.
- Don’t have a cocktail shaker? Stir your martini instead. You can also use any jar with a lid to shake it up; just use what you have.
- In the same vein, if you don’t have a muddler you can use a large spoon to crush the cucumbers and release their yummy flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, I support drinking this cucumber martini all on its own, but you can also expand your spa-like vibes with a delicious meal or snack.
A salmon quinoa bowl would be a great option, as would an orzo lemon salad or pistachio-crusted salmon salad. They’re all wholesome options that’ll pair well with a light cocktail like this.
If you just want a snack, go for a healthy snack board with creamy avocado dip so you can enjoy a variety of options!
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Cucumber Spa Martini
ingredients
- ½ persian cucumber 3-4 small pieces
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3-4 basil leaves
instructions
- Cut cucumber slices and add to a cocktail shaker along with lime juice, and/or lime slices themselves. Muddle.
- Add basil leaves, tequila, and ice. Shake to mix the martini until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
- Strain cocktail into a martini glass and, optionally, peel a couple of cucumbers and skewer them in a zig-zag pattern for garnish.
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